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Gospel Ministry & Leadership

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…

Benjamin SpectorMarch 14, 2018

Gospel Ministry & Leadership

Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon

THE BOOK A few months ago, I decided to reread Spurgeon's classic work, The Soul Winner. Like most people, my view is that anything Spurgeon…

Derek NeiderMarch 12, 2018

The Link

The Link: Thoughts on Revival, Tim Chaddick Q&A, Debate on Relativism & More

"Rick Warren Says Revival Won't Come Until the Church Adresses Racism"– Relevant Magazine"He says that the Third Great Awakening that America needs won’t come without…

Calvary ChapelMarch 12, 2018

Christian Living

A Culture of Wannabes: Be Imitators of God

A "wannabe" is defined as: 1. A person who wants or aspires to be someone or something else or who tries to look or act…

Rob DingmanMarch 8, 2018

Ministry & Leadership

The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise

When Protestants broke with Rome in the 15th Century, Rome countered the Protestant departure with a claim to Apostolic succession: "Look," they said, "Our leaders…

Lance RalstonMarch 7, 2018

Christian Living

Fight the Lies of Fear with the Truth of God

There was a time in my life when I was totally paralyzed by fear. I lived in a perpetual panic attack for a period of…

Jody PonceMarch 6, 2018

The Link

The Link: Being a Pastor’s Wife, Psalm 119 Commentary, Politics & Christianity and More

"Things That Matter: A Pastor's Wife: Finding Your Identity in Christ Rather Than in Your Calling"– CalvaryChapel.com"As a pastor’s wife, do you feel a burden…

Calvary ChapelMarch 5, 2018

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…