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Theology

Ten Simple Ways to See Christ in the Old Testament

“Don’t you know, young man, that from every town and every village and every hamlet in England, wherever it may be, there is a road…
Theology

Christ Above Psychology: Putting Social Science in Its Rightful Place

Critical Thinking Is Biblical The second missionary journey of Paul was catalyzed in part by the decision of the church in Israel to allow gentile…
Theology

7 Reasons Jesus had to Die

We believe there is a plan and a destiny for every life, but that was true of Jesus in a way unlike anyone else. As…
Theology
Worship: More Than A Song
Discipleship
Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
Theology
The Way of Peter vs The Way of Jesus
Theology
Assessing Strange Fire
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Theology
For the Card-carrying New Calvinist
Culture

Joker in Our Culture: Thoughts on the Film

More than likely, you’re aware that Joker is in theaters. Maybe the film’s marketing reached you. Or more likely, you read about it in the…
Culture

Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy

In the aftermath of the events in Ferguson, Missouri, surrounding the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson and the subsequent decision…
Culture

Answers for a Post-Christian Culture

As a result of my last post, “The Bible Says It's a Sin,” this question came up: How are we as Christians to respond to…
Culture
Prayer & Support for Ukraine
Culture
CC Jinja, Uganda: CGN Church Relief Fund
Culture
Robin Williams and Secret Suffering
Culture
The Link: Political Correctness in the Church, Evangelism Formation, Finding God in A-Level Politics & More
Culture
Relief for fire victims in Paradise, CA
Culture
The Link: Update on Hurricane Laura, The First Great Awakening, A Rush of Hope & More
Gospel

A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ

Many times during the years of His earthly ministry, Jesus promised that He would rise from the dead (John 2:18-22; Matthew 12:39-40; 16:21). His enemies…
Gospel

Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to…
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
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Ministry & Leadership

How I Develop Church Leaders

“I’m going to use all my tools, my God-given ability, and make the best life I can with it.” - LeBron James A tool to…
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…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Keys to Effectively Launching Your Church Plant

Planting a church is a big deal. Jesus ordained the Spirit-empowered Church to be His vehicle through whom to reveal Himself to the world. The…
Ministry & Leadership
Placing Jesus Christ Above Our Own Rights
Ministry & Leadership
Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries
Ministry & Leadership
10 Minute Seminary: Principles for Healthy Pastoral Transitions
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Spiritual Health for Spiritual Leadership” (Roundtable)
Articles
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Evangelist
Discipleship
Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11
Discipleship

How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger

It was a difficult conversation. Don’t you hate those? I thought I was right; they thought they were right, which resulted in a heated war…
Discipleship

Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?

My start in ministry was unexpected. I'm the son of a church-planting pastor. My childhood memories consist of awkward church people, financial struggles and a…
Discipleship

God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)

So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first…
Christian Living
Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Discipleship
Angels Landing
Discipleship
Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference
Discipleship
Reflecting Grace and Truth
Discipleship
The Gospel is a Bridge
Christian Living

Revival Birthed by Radical Prayer

The Church in America is full of people who are quietly, deeply hurting. Many are losing heart as they experience terrifying fears. We know that…
Christian Living

Vision > Sight: Vision is Greater than Sight

Did you know there is a difference between vision and sight? I started exploring this the other day after my husband and I had a…
Christian Living

The Way We Worship

One of the key components of a Christian church is worship. Visit any church in your town this Sunday morning and you’ll experience some form…
Christian Living
Where Did the Word “Refugee” Originate?
Christian Living
Three Christlike Attributes We Find in the Warrior Caleb
Christian Living
3 Keys to Create Margin for What Matters Most
Christian Living
Making Sense of the Unfathomable
Christian Living
Five Slippery Steps to Spiritual Compromise from the Church of Pergamum
Christian Living
A Letter to the Modern Church