The Gospel is a Bridge

On paper I don’t have much in common with teenage skater boys. There’s the age gap, the coordination gap, the culture gap…the list goes on….
How to See God’s Future for Your Life

What does the gospel look like in our own lives? What happens when we embrace the truth of God’s salvation for us personally? In Paul’s…
Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation

One of the most meaningful, worthwhile things in the world is on the verge of extinction. If it were a rare breed of bird, many…
The Way We Repent

I was driving with my sister the other day and made an offhand comment about a situation that was frustrating to me. “Man,” she said,…
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…
How Elisabeth Elliot Helped Me Propose to My Wife

The news of Elisabeth Elliot going to be with the Lord has caused many to reflect on how her ministry has blessed them, experienced largely…
Good Friday

Jesus was bludgeoned. He was betrayed, spit on, lied about and nailed to a piece of wood we call the cross. From the physical pain,…
How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith

1. We Are Dual Citizens God says that believers in Jesus Christ have citizenship in heaven (Philippians 3:20, Ephesians 2:19) and He told us to…
The Wiles of the Devil: Fear

Another of the devil’s wiles is the use of fear tactics. He threatens evil consequences upon those who would trust and obey the Lord. When…