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In today’s world, submission is almost seen as a dirty word. We celebrate independence, cheer on those who “stand their ground,” and promote the right...| Calvary Chapel
We are excited to share this excerpt from The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg—a book that beautifully unpacks the heart of the...| Calvary Chapel
A reflection on the heart, purpose, and unity behind our latest book. I have read Calvary Chapel Distinctives more times than I can count. Like...| Calvary Chapel
The most important thing in the Christian life and ministry is not knowledge, zeal, or giftedness. It is love. Without love, Paul says, we are nothing. With love, even the weakest Christian can reflect Christ. When I first came into Calvary Chapel, what struck me was not polished programs or impressive preaching—it was love. I...| Calvary Chapel
Thesis: One of the great catalysts for faith and growth in Christ is personal experience with God. Consider Paul on the Damascus Road (Acts 9),...| Calvary Chapel
Before we talk about what went wrong, we need to hear what was right. You and I were made in the image of God. Not to resemble Him physically, but to reflect His likeness and carry His authority into the world He made. Like royal images set across a realm, humanity was meant to announce...| Calvary Chapel
Have you ever heard the idea that “God is sovereign and doesn’t need you”? In one sense, yes, it’s true that God is holy, set...| Calvary Chapel
People often wonder what eternal life is like. What will we do in eternity and where will we be? When Jesus prayed for His disciples, He told us plainly what eternal life is. He said, “This is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (John...| Calvary Chapel
Three years ago, my inbox exploded with church planting visions from places as diverse as a bustling city in Pakistan and remote villages in East...| Calvary Chapel
One of the great distinctives of Calvary Chapel is our conviction that the Holy Spirit still leads His people. We talk about being “led by...| Calvary Chapel
Maintaining good relationships is a priority for us in ministry. Our vocation is peculiar in that we work with people, and that gets messy. Like social media, there was a time of innocence when I’d connect with friends I hadn’t seen in a long time, perhaps share a quote or a special moment with my...| Calvary Chapel
(Read articles one, two, and three here.) Charlotte Brontë said, “The trouble is not that I am single and likely to stay single, but that...| Calvary Chapel
One of the unique and fascinating aspects of Jewish hymnody recorded for us in the Psalms of lament are the communal laments. Most of the Psalms of lament are individual and we treat them accordingly as personal prayers and devotions. But recorded for us are communal laments that were sung by the Jewish community as...| Calvary Chapel
Paul AND Timothy. It is such a simple phrase — but it is loaded with the complicated and messy backstory of how the Gospel got...| Calvary Chapel
(This article is part three in a four-part series on legalism and grace. Read articles one and two here.) It was 5pm the night before an important meeting, and of all nights, our dryer had abruptly stopped producing heat. Aware of the urgency of the moment, I texted a friend who knew all things appliances,...| Calvary Chapel
This topic requires me to put all my cards on the table right from the get-go. I am a missionary. I have been living outside of my passport country for 14 years. I am married to a person from the country I live in, making us a bilingual, bicultural family. We have a six-year-old son....| Calvary Chapel
This is the second article of a series. Click here to read the first article. On the night of January 13, 2012, the luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia struck a reef off the coast of an island in Italy, resulting in a catastrophic shipwreck that claimed 32 lives. Mediterranean shipwrecks are nothing new, but what...| Calvary Chapel
A few years ago, just after midnight, three ladies driving their rental car through Bellevue, Washington found themselves underwater as the car’s GPS mistakenly directed them to take a turn onto a boat launch and into Mercer Slough! Though all three women were able to escape safely, the car was a total loss (but it...| Calvary Chapel
When Grace Is Forsaken: The Tragedy of a Deserted Gospel (Part 2 Of 4)| Calvary Chapel
