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Theology

Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job

The power of the spoken word can have effects that outlast physical experiences. A few words of encouragement can help us overcome horrendous trials. But…
Theology

A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity

A few summers ago, our family drove across the country and ended up visiting Yosemite National Park for a few days. On the final day,…
Christian Living

Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think

As I’ve been teaching through Revelation this year at church, a thought has echoed in my heart: eternity is closer than we might think. By…
Theology
The Gifts: Defined and Referenced
Theology
The “Good People” Myth
Theology
The Transforming Truth and Grace of Jesus
Theology
The Early Church: The Danger Within
Christian Living
8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
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

Ad Astra: A Film Review

Ad Astra is a great film. It is not a teenager-targeted blockbuster space film that relies more on explosions, locker room humor, and sex appeal…
Culture

The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?

A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
Culture
The Link: Aaron Campbell Conversation, Preach in Biblical Fullness, God’s Plan for the Ages & More
Culture
The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches
Culture
What Preachers Can Learn from Vin Scully
Christian Living
Herzl, Dreyfus, and Antisemitism Today
Culture
“The Lord Bless Thee:” Remembering Pastor Chuck
Culture
The Post-Roe Era Pastor: Why You Are Needed More Now Than Ever.
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…
Gospel

Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)

Over and over again, I discover how easy it is to say the right things, yet how often I must be reminded to live them.…
Gospel

Despising the Shame

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 14, 2017. “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us that we might…
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Articles
The Man Of War
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Christian Living

While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown

In the past five weeks that I've been working from home and sheltering in place, the Lord has shown me many things about this season…
Ministry & Leadership

Further Thoughts on Women in Ministry

In a recent episode of "Things That Matter," Josh Turansky and I discussed the role of women in the ministry. I want to come back…
Christian Living

Would We Call Moses a Team Player Today?

Moses is such an incredible person to look at in the scriptures that though I lack commonality with him, I find myself drawn to his…
Ministry & Leadership
The Story of Horizonte Ensenada
Ministry & Leadership
The Dangers of Consumer-driven Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Biblical Femininity: God’s Unique Design for Women
Christian Living
Three Key Steps in the ART of Letting God Lead
Ministry & Leadership
The Reason God Can Use You
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Discipleship

When God has a Plan

My family and I recently returned from a medical mission trip to Haiti. We met a special person who changed our lives. His name was…
Discipleship

Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?

This week we at Calvary Creative have been focusing discussion on the theme, "Why We Worship." We were able to ask a few worship leaders,…
Discipleship

Good Fear / Bad Fear — Understanding the Difference

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on January 6, 2024. Phil and his wife Joy will be featured speakers at the CGN International Conference…
Discipleship
How to Win in Spiritual Warfare
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Discipleship
Rightly Ordered Nostalgia: Celebrating the Past While Embracing the Future
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Discipleship
The Paradox of Spiritual Sleepiness
Christian Living

It’s Not About What You Ought to Do

Sometimes I feel trapped by the all the things I think I ought to do. I ought to do more; I ought to sin less.…
Christian Living

Seven Minutes and Seven Years

Editor’s Note: The book Shannon refers to is God Isn’t Hiding: Volume One — The Spaces and Places I’ve Found Him, available at shannonquintana.com or…
Christian Living

Comforting Words to Share

This life will have unavoidable pain, sorrow, and grief. In light of this universal truth, it is an interesting philosophical, ethical, moral, and existential matter…
Bible Study
An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)
Christian Living
Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response
Christian Living
Aimee Semple McPherson Part 1
Christian Living
5 Practical Ways to Battle Sin
Christian Living
Saint Patrick’s Legacy: Modern Stories of Jesus Changing Lives in Ireland
Christian Living
How to Engage Your Kids Spiritually in 2015