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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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Favorite Friendship Quotes
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of
NavigateLife – December 3
This Monday’s Navigate Life segment encouraged parents to try mixing in a yes in the midst of all those no’s. Have you put this into practice this
Evil Spirit in 1 Samuel 16
In 1 Samuel 16, our passage from Sunday, we read that God sent an evil spirit to torment Saul. What? If you or I were writing that
Optical Illusion
I received a request to post the 8 things that people view incorrectly in 1 Samuel 16. They are: Samuel sees death in Bethlehem because
Did God Practice Deception?
In our passage this morning, 1 Samuel 16, Samuel expresses fear when God commands him to go to Bethlehem to anoint a new king for Israel. Samuel is
Insecurity and Arrogance
On Sunday (Nov. 25) we revisited the issue of insecurity and arrogance during the sermon. I said because insecurity and arrogance come from a reliance on self,
NavigateLife – November 26
This week’s Navigate Life segment reminds us to pause before we speak. Are you choosing your words carefully?
National Adoption Month
Did you know that November is National Adoption Month in the U.S.? It is also when we recognize Orphan Sunday, a Christian effort to promote and assist
Gratefulnesse
Following is a favorite poem of thanks we share with you. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, Jim and Lisa GRATEFULNESSE by George Herbert, (1593-1633), Welsh-born English poet
NavigateLife – November 19
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this Thursday, today’s Navigate Life segment reminds us that God is the source of all good things. What do you want to thank
NavigateLife – November 12
Enjoy this week’s Navigate Life segment, a moment of truth from God’s Word reminding us of God’s great love for us.
Casting of Lots in I Samuel
Here is an interesting observation from 1 Samuel 10 that I had to pass over during the sermon on Sunday morning due to time constraints:
Navigate Life – November 5
Enjoy this week’s Navigate Life segment, a moment of truth from God’s Word on the topic of parenting. Did you enjoy what you heard today?
This is Not Where I Belong
What images does the word “home” create in your mind? The dictionary definition of “the place where someone lives permanently” doesn’t capture the feeling of
NavigateLife
We are excited to announce Calvary Church’s new radio segment – NavigateLife, a moment of truth from God’s word. It will air on Star 105.7FM on Monday
Psalm 84 Exam
If you have been working through Psalm 84 with me, thank you. Are you ready for the final exam? Below, are the first letters of
Memorization Idea
Can you rearrange these words into part of Psalm 84? If you have been working on the verses this week, hopefully some key words helped
The Sons of Korah
The Psalms are the Bible’s songbook but in modern times we primarily read them, and it is easy to forget that they were intended to be sung…