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Entering Into the Christmas Story
Whether you love decorating for the holidays or prefer admiring others’ creativity, all the beautiful Christmas displays can be an invitation to consider that Christmas is not just an event we observe but an ongoing story we can be part of. Read more at God Hears Her. All is well,
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Stories of Jesus
Today’s devotional captures my love of books and libraries from a very early age, but points to truth that all the libraries in the world
First Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs Statement
We know that many of you are experiencing the same emotions of grief and disbelief following the news of yesterday’s horrific events at the First
Question on the City of Jericho
This question came after the sermon “God’s Rescue Plan” in our Courage to Obey series on the history of the city of Jericho. In Joshua 6,
My Name Is….
It was a blessing to have Marvin Williams back with us on Sunday, delivering a powerful message about Jesus enduring the shame of the cross
Two Steps Forward
What happens when we find our spiritual journey marked by pain and suffering? When life is difficult, how does Christ lead us forward to the peace he
Meditating on Scripture
In the sermon today, we heard an important reminder from Joshua 1:8 — Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on
Elisabeth Elliott Tribute
Elisabeth Elliott, pioneer missionary and Christian author, entered the presence of Jesus on Sunday, June 14, 2015, after a long battle with dementia. A
Question on the Idea of “Giving An Account”
I received an email recently with a question I am asked a lot. A summary of the question is: The Bible says we are seen in
Exercise in Gratitude
On Sunday, we discovered the way to avoid selling our inheritance for a bowl of soup is to “be thankful” (Hebrews 12:28). I gave you
Wrestling with Desire
As Christians, we often picture desire as a vice — a seductive, fleshly, sinful part of us that is attempting to tear us away from
Hebrews 5:11-6:12
Today’s sermon raised a number of questions. I am glad because it allows us to continue to wrestle with what God is saying in Hebrews
The Little Way of Ruthie Leming
Several weeks ago, Jim mentioned this book in a sermon. Several people have asked about the book title (it is a little tricky to remember) so
Happy 90th DTS!
Dallas Theological Seminary began In the fall of 1924, when 13 students met together to study under the teaching of Dr. Lewis Sperry Chafer. From
Grace Beyond Worship Night Video
Thank you to each person that was part of the Grace Beyond worship service last Sunday night. It was a beautiful evening and and an
Rewire (Again)
This summer our family was able to spend a week in the Adirondack Mountains at Camp-of-the-Woods (COTW) on Lake Pleasant. While we were at COTW, Jim
Grace Beyond Video
We have been talking a lot about Grace Beyond at Calvary this year as we continue to seek the Lord regarding his plan for our
St. Peter’s Day
This Sunday, June 29, is St. Peter’s Day. It is a day for Christians to reflect and remember Peter’s martyrdom in Rome. Several years ago, we
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! Here is the video from the service for you to enjoy again. All is well, Jim and Lisa