Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation
In principle, we agree with the psalmist when he writes, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands…
Let’s Talk About Your Marriage
I’m concerned about your marriage. I’m not suggesting that anything is wrong with it, but I do know that sometimes marriage issues sneak up on…
The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination
You won’t find a worship leader in the New Testament. This is unsettling for those of us who look to Scripture as our guide. No…
Worship & Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference | Multiply “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19a). The call for us to make disciples…
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
There is a time for study. It’s one of the benefits of pastoring or teaching the Bible in any capacity. My favorite part has always…
Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?
Life moves very quickly, and it is easy to feel like we cannot keep up at times…especially when the New York pace dictates your part…
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
I decided to run for a seat on the Oxnard City Council in the recent midterm elections, after it became clear that was what God’s…
Act as if God Exists
Back in June, I wrote an article on “Why Jordan Peterson Matters,” and why Christians should take notice. My article got pushback from some Christians…
Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture
A Sure Foundation “Here I stand; I can do no other, so help me God.” These are the now infamous words uttered by Martin Luther…
The James Ossuary: The Earliest Witness to Jesus and His Family?
One of the earliest and most important discoveries relating to the historicity of Jesus and members of his family is the limestone bone-box (called an…