At the Last Supper, Jesus repeated something He’d been saying to the disciples often over the previous several days. He told them He was about…
Lance RalstonApril 15, 2017
Had an enlightening conversation awhile back. It moved me to ponder the likelihood there are many Christians who’ve only experienced half the Gospel, the hard…
Lance RalstonFebruary 27, 2017
Several years ago, I watched a short-lived series on ancient Rome. While the story was fictional, the characters were historical and the producers aimed to…
Lance RalstonOctober 3, 2016
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,…
Lance RalstonJune 24, 2016
When the Great Schism took place in 1054, splitting the Church into East and West, the debate wasn’t just over who ought to lead the…
Lance RalstonMay 11, 2016
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…
Lance RalstonApril 22, 2016
By way of introduction, let me say some may find what follows offensive. What I have penned here isn’t meant to be provocative for its…
Lance RalstonApril 6, 2016
I listen to podcasts. It’s a great way to maximize my time while doing other things like driving, working-out, and cleaning around the house. While…
Lance RalstonFebruary 2, 2016
When you make a vow to the LORD your God, you shall not delay to pay it; for the LORD your God will surely require…
Lance RalstonJanuary 14, 2016
“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God…
Lance RalstonJanuary 11, 2016
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you, I…
Lance RalstonDecember 28, 2015
Henry Ford is oft quoted as having said, “History is bunk.” As with so many popular historical attributions, Ford didn’t exactly say that. But he…
Lance RalstonNovember 26, 2015
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Terrorism…
Lance RalstonNovember 19, 2015
Our culture is in the throes of dealing with same-sex marriage, both legally and relationally. There’s a good chance many of us will soon face…
Lance RalstonJune 6, 2015
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