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Theology

We will Not Die Before Our Time

“About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the…
Podcasts

How can the Bible and Jesus both be the “Word of God?”

Some people insist the Bible is the word of God. Still others insist, no Jesus is the Word of God. Where does the truth lie?…
Theology

Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.

What do CGN leaders believe about things like Critical Race Theory, or how we should relate to those who identify as LGBTQ? Is talking about…
Christian Living
Advent: Hope in the In-Between
Podcasts
The Cup Of Wrath – Understanding God’s Justice And Mercy
Christian Living
A Holiday to the Unknown God
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Christian Living
8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)
Theology
Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity
Culture

The Star of Bethlehem in Our Lifetime

Perhaps the most significant celestial event in history —the Star of Bethlehem—is recurring in our lifetime—just in time for Christmas 2020! "On December 21, Jupiter…
Culture

CC Jinja Relief, Pondering the U.S. Presidential Election, Restoration with Lecrae & More

"Pondering The Implications of the 2020 Election"– Desiring God"Actually, this is a long-overdue article attempting to explain why I remain baffled that so many Christians…
Culture

Faith in a Level Zero Culture

As soon as the average person in the United Kingdom finds out I am a Christian, I battle their instant suspicion. Eyes narrow, voices change…
Culture
Racial Blind Spots, The Church, and the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Culture
The Difference Between the Devil and God
Culture
The Link: Ravi Zacharias, Equality Act, Ancient Creedal Christianity & More
Culture
Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 1
Culture
Hope for the Tainted Heart
Culture
Church Relief Fund Update: Cebu City, Philippines
Gospel

From Pastors to Podcasts

Right now it seems as though the Church is changing in many dramatic ways, and it can feel a bit scary. The thing is, 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

Knowing God

Originally published on Feb 17, 2014   "What were we made for? What aim should we set ourselves in life? What is the best thing…
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Ministry & Leadership

The Key to Staying the Course

The term "stay the course" was an old nautical term of navigation meaning "to continue in the proper direction." It was later used by Winston…
Discipleship

Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry

Even though I know it comes every year, I find that winter sneaks up on me. Often it’s the holiday season that distracts me. Life…
Ministry & Leadership

The Importance of Vision Casting in Ministry

Helen Keller said, “The only thing worse than having no sight, is having sight, but no vision.” So what is vision? Biblical vision is seeing…
Ministry & Leadership
Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Similarities Between Esther and Local Churches
Christian Living
While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown
Ministry & Leadership
To Where Are You Called: CCBC Paris Kickoff
Ministry & Leadership
The Reason God Can Use You
Ministry & Leadership
Why Jesus Commands Us to Do the Impossible
Discipleship

How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
Discipleship

Lessons I Learned from Marilyn’s Cancer

“And behold there was a loud voice saying ‘Come out to meet your bridegroom.'” On June 16 that was one of the verses in her…
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
Teach Me Your Way: Three Reminders that God Knows What is Best
Christian Living
A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions
Discipleship
Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Discipleship
Rightly Ordered Nostalgia: Celebrating the Past While Embracing the Future
Christian Living

Sharing Salt

Thinking about some of the deepest and most profound conversations we see in Scripture, I’m struck by how many take place over food and/or drink.…
Christian Living

Betty Stam: Women Worth Knowing

Betty Stam (1906-1934): Tragedy or Triumph? This is the story of Betty Stam, a young American woman who, along with her husband John, served with…
Christian Living

Travel: Good for the Soul?

Originally published in James Travis’ blog on July 29, 2023.   Living in Bahrain means that travel is an accepted part of life. We travel…
Christian Living
Asking the Right Questions
Christian Living
A Father’s Love: Drawing Near to God in a Distant World
Christian Living
Rooted to Multiply
Christian Living
The Inevitability of Suffering
Christian Living
Looking to Jesus — Part 1 of 2
Christian Living
How to Share Your Testimony in an Evangelistic Encounter