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Theology

Deconstructing Deconstructionist TikTok Videos – Part 1

If you’ve been anywhere near Christian social media circles, you’ve most likely heard about “deconstruction.” To “deconstruct” something is to seek to take something apart…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit Part 2

On this side of heaven, it’s not a matter of if we are going to fail in hearing the Holy Spirit or being led by…
Theology

Theological Continuationist Practical Cessationist

Theologically, we are Continuationists. We believe that all the Spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament still exist and operate among Spirit-filled Believers today. Practically,…
History & Holidays
What Mary Knew an Advent Meditation
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Theology
The Importance of the Incarnation
Theology
When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Theology
The Purpose Of Sex: Homosexuality And The Bible
Culture

A Film Review: “Annihilation”

The idea of existential nihilism couldn't be more opposed to my Biblical, Christian worldview. To think that everything we see and experience ultimately lacks purpose…
Culture

Living In The Negative World

Throughout our lives many of us have heard older generations harken back to a time when Christians were accepted, praised, and embraced by the culture.…
Culture

The Link: Pastor Confesses He’s Tired, Discernment, Attributes of Good Leaders and More

"‘I feel so distant from God’: Popular D.C.-Area Pastor Confesses He’s Tired, Announces Sabbatical"– The Washington Post"After 30 years of preaching more than 5,000 sermons,…
Culture
The Difference Between the Devil and God
Culture
A Call to Clean Hands and a Pure Heart: Amid COVID-19
Culture
The Link: Missions Conference Archives, White Privilege, Australian Fires & More
Culture
The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized the Depravity of Roman Culture
Culture
The Longest Hatred – Why Antisemitism Persists
Culture
Religious Freedom, The Wounds of a Friend, Dr. Lu Wing on Vaccines & More
Gospel

Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday

I was reading through my Bible reading plan, which currently has me in the book of Jeremiah, and I came across a phrase that gave…
Gospel

What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?

What is CGN doing to help churches in practical ways, including finances, pastoral coaching, and other resources? In this episode, I speak with Kellen Criswell…
Gospel

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Ministry & Leadership

Rethinking Discipleship: One Woman’s Perspective

Rethinking DiscipleshipAs a thirty-year-old woman who grew up in a Christian home, I had many, many people who spoke into my life. Some did it…
Ministry & Leadership

Church Planting in Another Country.

There are several different types of Christian missions. Humanitarian missions focus on either short-term or long-term care through humanitarian means. Social missions focus on serving…
Ministry & Leadership

How is CGN Providing Care and Coaching for Leaders?

The recent years have presented new challenges for pastors and leaders, and many studies are showing that discouragement is at an all time high. Even…
Ministry & Leadership
Six Traits of People Who Should Plant
Ministry & Leadership
Stop! Drop! And Listen!: Practical Tools for Effective Communication
Ministry & Leadership
The Importance of Vision Casting in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
The Call to be a Pastor’s Wife
Ministry & Leadership
Best Of Series: Matt Redman on the “Heart of Worship”
Discipleship
Worship & Discipleship
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

The Wiles of the Devil

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil … above all, taking the…
Discipleship

How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader

This is a message to pastors and those involved in church leadership, but I believe it is relevant to us all! We experienced a new…
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Christian Living
Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation
Discipleship
What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2
Discipleship
Let’s Talk About Your Marriage
Christian Living

The Power of Spiritually Healthy Habits

While most Christians desire to become more consistent in studying the Bible, many struggle with making it a daily part of their lives. We commonly…
Christian Living

Are You Praying with Honesty?

I was driving alone in the car, and I was thankful for the solitude. The silence was like an old friend I hadn’t seen in…
Christian Living

The Blessings That Come When We Fear the Lord

"Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it. Better is a dinner of herbs where love…
Christian Living
God is Emotional
Christian Living
Does Your Speech Bite Like a Serpent?
Christian Living
Elizabeth Blackwell Part 2
Christian Living
Looking to Jesus — Part 2 of 2
Christian Living
God’s Will: Hitting the Bulls-eye
Christian Living
Proclaim Grace, Extend Grace and Fight for Grace