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Theology

“The Perfect” Argument for Continuationism

Coming from a strong cessationist background, I assumed that the sign gifts in the early church had died out soon after the apostolic age. But…
Theology

Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

“Speaking in tongues is demonic.” “Speaking in tongues is the evidence of Spirit baptism.” “The gift of prophecy ceased in the life of the church…
Christian Living

A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day

This summer, I was blessed to attend the Refresh Europe Conference. Over the years, it’s changed, with more time given to friendships and teaching aimed…
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Theology
Assessing Strange Fire
Christian Living
Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
Have You Forgotten the Immutability of God? Part 3
Theology
The Purpose Of Sex: Homosexuality And The Bible
Culture

Update on Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura slammed southern Louisiana early Thursday, August 27 as a Category 4 storm, one of the most powerful to strike the Gulf Coast in…
Culture

Christianity & Culture Series: Science and Christianity

“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” - Albert Einstein The Warfare Scenario The world today seems to operate under the presumption…
Culture

The Link: The Kalam Cosmological Argument, Sexual Schismatics, Missions Conference 2020 and more!

"The Kalam Cosmological Argument Defended In A Peer-Reviewed Science Journal"– Wintery Knight"Unless we are to assert that the universe simply sprang into being uncaused out…
Culture
Praying for Tim Keller
Culture
One Nation Under God. Indivisible?
Culture
Post-Pandemic Vision
Culture
The Link: Contextualizing the Gospel, Real World Questions, When to Stop Studying & More
Culture
Why Juneteenth is Important for All Christians
Culture
The Great Reset or The Great Return
Gospel

Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare

Missionaries are sometimes called a rare breed. They leave home, integrate into a foreign culture and bring a foreign concept (the Gospel) to people who…
Gospel

Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism

Billy Graham said, “The evangelistic harvest is always urgent. The destiny of men and of nations is always being decided. Every generation is strategic. We…
Gospel

Friends Not Foes

  Treat those on Christ’s side as friends not foes, For he who is not against us is on our side. Mark 9:40   We…
Gospel
Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Knowing God
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Ministry & Leadership

Placing Jesus Christ Above Our Own Rights

Think back with me to the elementary schoolyard. Any time there was a conflict when I was a kid, the “go-to” self-defense was: "You can't…
Christian Living

The Value of Servant Leadership

I was saved at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa (CCCM), and learned to serve at CCCM. Pastor Chuck was my pastor, and I had the…
Ministry & Leadership

Is Bible College Right For You?

“If theological education will increase your power for Christ, is it not your duty to gain that added power? Never say you are losing time…
Ministry & Leadership
Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries
Ministry & Leadership
An Interview with Pastor Richard Cimino
Articles
Women’s Bible Study, Where Are You?
Ministry & Leadership
Rethinking Discipleship: One Woman’s Perspective
Ministry & Leadership
Stop! Drop! And Listen!: Practical Tools for Effective Communication
Discipleship

Weighing God Down

A common idea in the Psalms is that we can and should bless the Lord. Of course, we can’t bless God in the sense that…
Discipleship

Good Friday: A Good Day for Bad People

Jesus was bludgeoned. He was betrayed, spit on, lied about and nailed to a piece of wood we call the cross. From the physical pain,…
Discipleship

Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance

We've had some big changes in my home recently. Our young boys have started at a new school, and my wife has gone back to…
Discipleship
The Tenacity of Amy Carmichael
Discipleship
Three Reasons Not to Fear
Christian Living
A Time of Lament
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Discipleship
Jesus Is Your Lord and Savior, but Is He Your Teacher?
Discipleship
Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection
Christian Living

Legalism or Realism: Understanding the Difference

He was observably upset, “You’re being legalistic!” were the last words I ever heard from Zachary, as he slammed my office door hard enough to…
Christian Living

Next Christmas

"So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save…
Christian Living

Learning to Dwell in the Secret Place

Most of us are living on the edge of a great secret. God has been speaking to me about my prayer life. As a believer…
Christian Living
As You Walk and Are Sad
Christian Living
Women Worth Knowing: New Podcast by Cheryl Brodersen
Christian Living
How Placing Others First Brings Rest
Christian Living
Sarah Yardley
Christian Living
Jesus Offers A Greater Rest
Christian Living
Advent: Poverty and Glory