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Theology

What is the Trinity?

One of the most mind-bending exercises is meditating upon the nature of God. For thousands of years, theologians have attempted to clarify what God is…
Culture

Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!

Deconstruction is a growing trend in religious and philosophical circles. While many Christians have begun to address deconstruction, we don’t often engage with deconstructionist ideas…
Theology

7 Reasons Jesus Couldn’t Stay Dead

The Bible tells us that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead on the Sunday after Passover. The risen Jesus met with and spoke with…
Ministry & Leadership
What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Theology
Sola Gratia: The Beauty & Sufficiency Of Grace In The Salvation Of Sinners
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
The “Good People” Myth
Theology
The Importance of the Incarnation
Culture

Disaster Relief Update

Disaster Relief Update In the last two days, Mercy Chefs has served 9,999 hot meals to the people of Pensacola and neighboring Foley Alabama. At…
Culture

Hope Through the Flame: Facing the Southern California Fires

The Thomas Fire has been roaring to life in the hills near Santa Paula. High winds drove it relentlessly toward Ventura where it burned hundreds…
Culture

What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?

In this episode, Brian & Aaron begin to scratch the surface of a notoriously hard to define topic: postmodernism, specifically postmodern philosophy. While western culture…
Culture
Church Relief Fund Update: Cebu City, Philippines
Culture
A Rush of Hope: A Cinematic Crusade
Culture
The Difference Between the Devil and God
Culture
The Link: Political Correctness in the Church, Evangelism Formation, Finding God in A-Level Politics & More
Culture
Is Your Culture Post-Christian or Pre-Revival?
Culture
I Thank God for Tim Keller
Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
Gospel

Isaiah 41: Easter and the World

As Easter approaches, it makes me consider the way people think about Jesus in the world I live in. I live in Cork, Ireland. Ireland…
Gospel

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the COVID-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual…
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Ministry & Leadership

CGN – Leading During Covid-19

Hey church leaders. We know this is a challenging moment for all of you as you do your best to lead your people well during…
Discipleship

Keep It Simple, Saint!

I was recently blessed to be part of a pertinent discussion with a group of loving, caring, well-educated young pastors. We talked about some of…
Ministry & Leadership

Seven Lessons Learned About Preaching at Funerals

In my 18+ years of pastoring, I have officiated a lot of funerals. Each one is unique, with particular opportunities to minister to the remaining…
Ministry & Leadership
Planting a Church: 5 Keys to Help You Succeed
Ministry & Leadership
Seven Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk by Faith
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Ministry & Leadership
Ten Ways the Word of God Wins Our Hearts
Ministry & Leadership
Seeing God Move in Hungary and Serbia
Ministry & Leadership
What Does CGN Believe about Ecclesiology and Church Government?
Christian Living

A Time of Lament

We find ourselves living at a time of great fear, sorrow and disappointment. Many of us are faced with dilemmas that we never expected, like…
Discipleship

The Gift of the Presence We Don’t Deserve

My wife and I aren’t fancy people. We don’t like to dress up, feel odd in upscale restaurants, and generally prefer dates where comfy pants…
Christian Living

Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions

In my last post, I offered "Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions." Despite the fact that most believers recognize the benefits, many still struggle to…
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Announcements
Why I Need CGN and the Connect Team
Discipleship
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
Discipleship
Treasures from a Life Lived Under God’s Word
Christian Living
The Power of God’s Word
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Christian Living

Layoffs, Furloughs, and the Walk of Faith

I had to make a phone call last week that I didn’t want to make. A call that many have had to make over the…
Christian Living

What is Radical Consecration?

Radical Consecration will produce radical and permanent deliverance with lasting transformation that will lead to personal revival. Consider this example from the Bible. Paul, a…
Christian Living

A Better Way Than Condemning

No one is like Jesus; no one spoke like Him. Every time I read the Sermon on the Mount, I smile at the vast understatement…
Christian Living
Church Governance – 3 Essential Points
Christian Living
Be Supremely in Love with Jesus
Christian Living
Why Do We Suffer?
Christian Living
Relax! You’re Surrounded – Steps to Peace Amidst Chaos
Christian Living
Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?
Christian Living
Pink Notes – How the Simplest Gestures Change Lives