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I Am Thirsty
For two years, our son has been part of a Filter of Hope team to provide water filters to families in rural communities to ensure they have safe drinking water. Along with the filters, the teams have the opportunity to share how Jesus can provide living water to satisfy their
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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
Israel Trip
Israel is a county of immense contrasts. In a land small enough to fit into Lake Michigan, God created lush valleys and arid deserts; freshwater
God Told Me
In the sermon this week, I referenced an article in the Grand Rapids Press about Sarah Farkas, a courageous woman from Zeeland, Mich., who donated one
Advent
During the early centuries of the church, a number of traditions sprung up as ways to teach Christians about the life of Christ and to