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Theology

Theology

The Post-Apostolic Myth

The argument that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased when the canon of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament was completed is…
Theology

An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”

**Free Chapter** Enjoy this free chapter from Humble Beast's latest book, Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life, by Thomas Terry and J. Ryan…
Discipleship

Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1

Part one of a new series by GoodLion Ministries called "Resisting Apathy". Aaron and Brian speak into the problem of apathy in the Christian life,…
Theology
Christ Above Psychology: Putting Social Science in Its Rightful Place
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Christian Living
He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Theology
How Being “Saved by Jesus” May Mean More than You Think
Theology
Finite sins and eternal punishment

Culture

Culture

The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches

I have a four-year-old nephew. He’s gregarious. He’s fun-loving. He’s black. He doesn't yet realize color. He’s not yet saddled with the weighty history of…
Culture

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Serving Christ

This Article Was Originally Published On Jan 18, 2021 The year was 1989, and I was a freshman in high school. I was sitting at…
Culture

Prayer Update

Our prayers continue during this season of several natural disasters occurring. Mexico: Yesterday, local time, Mexico was hit with another 7.1 Magnitude earthquake, with 200…
Culture
Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?
Culture
New Episodes: CGN- Leading in COVID-19 Podcast
Culture
A Word for Christians in a Politically Divided Culture
Culture
Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal
Culture
Florida School Shooting: From the Eyes of an Affected Teenager
Culture
How to Develop a Lifestyle of Thanksgiving That Outlives the Holiday

The Gospel

Culture

Rural America Matters Too

Rural America Matters Too I'll never forget what was said that evening; irritating experiences are funny like that. I was co-pastoring a small church plant…
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…
Culture

A Tribute to Billy Graham

When I awoke this morning and made my way downstairs, the first thing Cheryl said to me was that Billy Graham had passed away. I…
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Culture
The Music of Hope and the Gospel
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3

Leadership Training

Christian Living

God Equips You for Your Ministry: Welsh Missionary John Jenkins

The missionary stories from the 19th century are filled with courageous people giving life and health for the Gospel. Some were lost at sea; others…
Christian Living

Layoffs, Furloughs, and the Walk of Faith

I had to make a phone call last week that I didn’t want to make. A call that many have had to make over the…
Ministry & Leadership

Your Lifeline in the Midst of the Junk of Life

I heard a story last week about a preacher who stepped into the pulpit. As he spoke, the congregation instantly recognized the hand and presence…
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Global Network: Points on Successful Church Planting
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Discerning the Will of God
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10 Minute Seminary: Principles for Healthy Pastoral Transitions
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The Need for Blessing Leaders
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Are Altar Calls Biblical
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50 Healthy Church Leader Tips

Discipleship

Discipleship

Treasures from a Life Lived Under God’s Word

I grew up at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa under the teaching of Pastor Chuck Smith. I didn’t realize at the time how fortunate I…
Bible Study

Paul AND Timothy — Philippians 1:1

Paul AND Timothy. It is such a simple phrase — but it is loaded with the complicated and messy backstory of how the Gospel got…
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…
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Discipleship
Are We Reluctant Obeyers?
Discipleship
How William Carey Expected Great Things From God
Christian Living
Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation
Discipleship
The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty
Discipleship
The Saturday Before the Dawn of Hope

Christian Living

Christian Living

Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response

On a recent Sunday morning, a woman in our congregation approached me with a prayer request. Her adult daughter had refused to visit home during…
Christian Living

Ida Scudder Part 2

Ida Scudder (1870-1960): Today we continue with the fascinating story of Ida Scudder, the reluctant medical missionary who became a pioneer in providing medical care…
Christian Living

Outward Appearance

“…the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the…
Christian Living
Allow Yourself to Heal
Christian Living
Hope Hurts Sometimes
Christian Living
Do You Understand That You Are a Son?
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Christian Living
The Purpose and Power of Prayer
Christian Living
Give the Problem to God & Watch Him Work