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Theology

The Rescue of Restriction

Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. (James 1:15) Sin is the most…
Christian Living

Jesus Offers A Greater Rest

I came to faith at the College and Career study at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. The pastor was sharing an overview of the Book…
Theology

Strange Fire Friendly Fire

In recent months, Pastor John MacArthur took aim at charismatic Christians in general, and Calvary Chapel specifically, as he criticized Christians who hold to what…
Theology
Ordinology: What is Worship?
Theology
“The Perfect” Argument for Continuationism
Theology
A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity
Theology
Sola Scriptura: Biblical Authority And The People Of God
Theology
Is Romance Important to God?
Articles
How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview
Culture

Pray for California

We are so saddened by the wild fires happening in California. Please be in prayer for the victims and their families.
Culture

Are Christians on the Wrong Side of History?

Several years ago, I watched a short-lived series on ancient Rome. While the story was fictional, the characters were historical and the producers aimed to…
Christian Living

Fear, Faith & The Coronavirus

Brian Higgins and Aaron Salvato discuss all the chaos enveloping our lives with the outbreak of COVID-19. If God hasn’t given us a spirit of…
Culture
Racial Blind Spots, The Church, and the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Culture
Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
Culture
The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!
Culture
Tom Brady’s Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 1
Culture
Gentleness in the Age of Outrage
Culture
Mission Drift, Political Extremes, and Wisdom in the Negative World – Mike Doyle
Gospel

Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

What is the role of mission and outreach in the life of a church, or in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Is engagement…
Gospel

Why Was Good Friday So Good?

"For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been…
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Discipleship

Are You a Missionary?

My wife Lynne and I went onto the mission field when were young. We left America in our early twenties and spent ten years in…
Ministry & Leadership

Pastor, Are You Really Speaking the Language of Your Community

Words are powerful. They give meaning and value and relay a variety of information and ideas to the listener. Words are the building blocks of…
Christian Living

The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)

We have been packing the ultimate missionary care package together. The first step was learning what to pack in your heart. The next section is…
Christian Living
Gospel-Centered Life
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Ministry & Leadership
How to Discover God’s Will in Every Situation
Christian Living
God Equips You for Your Ministry: Welsh Missionary John Jenkins
Ministry & Leadership
Planting a Church: 5 Keys to Help You Succeed
Christian Living
How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism
Discipleship

Why Is God Allowing Evil? Eight Principles to Consider During the Current Global Pandemic

Many today are questioning how, if God is loving and good, how could God allow the coronavirus (COVID-19) to cause so much pain and suffering…
Christian Living

Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.

It’s amazing how my attitude toward garbage can change.   When I’m by myself and I notice a full garbage can, I have no issues…
Discipleship

Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter

Doubt, often regarded as the evil twin brother of faith, is a condition that frequently casts a long shadow over the believer's life. Many grow…
Discipleship
What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2
Discipleship
How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple
Discipleship
Good Friday
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 1
Discipleship
Teach Me Your Way: Three Reminders that God Knows What is Best
Discipleship
Three Reasons Not to Fear
Christian Living

Fine Tuning for the New Year

Having been born on December 31st has always made New Years doubly significant. It is very personally the start of a new year for me.…
Christian Living

I Invited My Trans Friend to My Baptism

I was recently approached by an excited young woman who’s planning on being baptized. She shared her excitement that she had invited 22 friends to…
Christian Living

Bench the Hype — Part 2

As promised, here we are diving into the topic of hyped-up words. It’s easy for me to stay at the mega picture of hype and…
Christian Living
Real Christians Can’t Watch the Oscars…or Can They?
Christian Living
The Feeling of “In Between”
Christian Living
How Do You Handle Betrayal?
Christian Living
Mary Slessor: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
It’s Not About What You Ought to Do
Christian Living
Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.