Biblical Knowledge or Biblical Ignorance?
I came to faith while reading the Bible. After reading Matt 7:13-14 and pondering it, I was challenged to follow Jesus. I realized I’d been […]
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Pastoral Ministry
Enigmas, a Shadowy Life, and the Fear of God
Some mysteries in life are enigmas to all of us Many of us like a good mystery. We are intrigued by what’s unknown or yet
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Common Mentoring Myths
No one has all the answers, and I’m wary of anyone who thinks they or someone else do. Sometimes, we just get things wrong—I know I
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The Great Thing
I sat in that Pastors’ Conference and shamefully shrunk into my chair, feeling smaller and smaller as the speaker said, “Pastor, the greatest thing you
Three Great Assurances for Those Who Are Swallowed Up in Troubles
We’ve all experienced times of trouble—adversity, affliction, and anxiety. We know the torment of being in distress. It causes feelings ranging from fear and isolation
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The Good Kind of Fear
How One Kind of Fear Can Be Strong, Good, and Beneficial for Us Western culture typically portrays fear as a weakness. It’s not seen as
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Sailing into Stormy Seas
The pre-tribulation rapture is a Calvary Chapel distinctive. But that doesn’t mean we expect things to be all roses before the Rapture. On the contrary,
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Walking Wisely in a Moral Minefield
Once again controversy rages over a film. This time, a beloved children’s classic, Beauty & the Beast. Disney Studios live action film “updates” the tale
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There’s Nothing Better
Why do certain people seem content and satisfied in life? What brings contentment and satisfaction to you? There was a time when job security was
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Servant or Service?
There’s a lot of talk in both the Evangelical church and increasingly in the secular business world about “servant leadership.” For many years at Calvary
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