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Ministry & Leadership

What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?

In Acts 20:26 Paul the Apostle tells the leaders of the Ephesian church that he innocent of their blood because, during his time in Ephesus,…
Christian Living

8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)

(Proverbs 2:1-5, ESV) 1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom…
Theology

Walking Wisely in a Moral Minefield: Thoughts on the Live-Action Beauty and the Beast

Once again controversy rages over a film. This time, a beloved children’s classic, Beauty and the Beast. Disney Studios' live-action film “updates” the tale with…
Articles
When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy
Theology
Ordinology: What is Worship?
Culture
Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Culture

The Link: Billy Graham Statue in U.S. Capitol, CGN International Conference, Biblical Critique of Secular Justice & More

Calvary Chapel | CGN International Conference– Calvary Global Network"Join us August 10-13 for the Calvary Chapel | CGN International Conference as we discuss this year's…
Culture

A Tribute to Billy Graham

When I awoke this morning and made my way downstairs, the first thing Cheryl said to me was that Billy Graham had passed away. I…
Culture

A Film Review: “Annihilation”

The idea of existential nihilism couldn't be more opposed to my Biblical, Christian worldview. To think that everything we see and experience ultimately lacks purpose…
Culture
A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State
Culture
The Link: 9/11, Justice Without Christ, How to Rejoice in Ministry & More
Culture
Hope Through the Flame: Facing the Southern California Fires
Culture
Unforeseen Blessing in Confinement
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better than Us, The Promise of Peace Advent, Elliot Page & More
Culture
The Link: Marijuana, 1,000+ Committed to Christ, Religious Liberty & More
Gospel

Practice Resurrection

Today (this weekend), people worldwide are remembering and celebrating the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! All human…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods

When Jesus told Mary that He wasn't inclined to intervene to rescue the honor and reputation of a family that was about to suffer the…
Announcements

Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program

Are you ready to answer the call of church planting?  The Gospel is the hope of the world, and the world needs more Gospel-centered churches.…
Gospel
The King Who Meets Us in Our Deepest Need
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Gospel
The Death of God
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Announcements

IGTV Conversations: Let’s Talk About Vision!

Join us on June 28-July 1 for the Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference!Brian Brodersen and Kellen Criswell discuss the vision for this conference, and how…
Christian Living

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 1, 2022. Seminary is Not for Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not…
Ministry & Leadership

5 Effective Tactics for Reproducing Leaders

"Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay…
Ministry & Leadership
To Where Are You Called: CCBC Paris Kickoff
Christian Living
How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism
Christian Living
Marriage in the COVID-19 Age
Discipleship
Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3
Discipleship

Gossip & The Gospel

I recently talked with a good friend and the conversation turned to (among many things) the topic of gossip. It went something like this: Person…
Discipleship

A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua

Descending into Managua, I peered through the plane’s window at Lake Managua, looking quite serene from above. Nicaragua is a land of stark contrasts. The…
Discipleship

Psalm 134: Making the Choice to Rejoice

“Every journey changes you in some way.” - Anon “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You. Whose heart is set on pilgrimage...” (Psalm…
Discipleship
Do You Understand That We Are the Bride?
Christian Living
The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials
Discipleship
Lessons I Learned from Marilyn’s Cancer
Discipleship
Good Friday: A Good Day for Bad People
Discipleship
Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
Discipleship
Act as if God Exists
Christian Living

Where Strength is Found

“And they said to him, ‘Thus says Hezekiah: “This day is a day of trouble, and rebuke, and blasphemy; for the children have come to…
Christian Living

When Love Took Shape: How the Cross Became the Ultimate Expression of Beauty

Not too long ago, I remember walking into a cathedral, weaving my way through the crowd to find a cross made of polished gold and…
Christian Living

Veiling and Unveiling: Dramatic Irony in Genesis 38

“And she covered herself with a veil, and she wrapped herself, and she sat at the opening of eyes…” — Gen. 38:14 The tale of…
Christian Living
Will You Allow Christ to Delete Your Shame?
Christian Living
The Necessity of Applying the Gospel to My Own Heart
Christian Living
Does Your Speech Bite Like a Serpent?
Christian Living
Vision > Sight: Vision is Greater than Sight
Christian Living
What Worship Can Accomplish
Christian Living
Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think