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God’s Great Power
Today’s devotional took place at Calvary Church (I had to edit out the reference). I love the idea of the church as a staging center where people receive a fresh reminder of the Spirit’s power at work in and through them each Sunday – not to keep it to themselves
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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
Josh and Shelly Buck
On Sunday we were reminded through the amazing testimony of our friends Josh and Shelly Buck about God’s grace to us. Jim’s summarized both their
Freefall to Fly
In the middle of this Lenten season, I encourage you to carve out some intentional time to reflect on what you are learning through your
Grace and Restoration
This statue stands in the courtyard of the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu (or “cock’s crow”), which was built on the site of
Rewire
Even though there is one more discussion section for groups to discuss together on their own, Sunday night was the last teaching session for the
Girls Night Thank You
Thank you for everyone that came to the Girls Night. It was really encouraging to see so many friends. Even though I was not able
Your Grace Finds Me
This Sunday, the choir sang the song Your Grace Finds Me by Matt Redman. If you felt the song was as beautiful as I did,
Anticipating Easter
…that sanguine expectation of happiness which is happiness itself… — Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility Although the majority of Christians would agree that Easter
Lent 2014
As we begin Lent, Calvary’s devotional book encourages us to start by reading our benediction for the Refuge series, I Peter 5:10-11, every day this week.
Hospitality
Our topic in church this week was hospitality. Peter’s main idea behind his encouragement to practice hospitality is the emphasis on welcoming strangers into your