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The Light of Christmas
This week, I had the opportunity to speak at the Women’s Bible Study Christmas Brunch about Jesus, the light of Christmas, (click here to access the audio version). When I was asked to give a Christmas message out of Titus, which the women studied this semester, I thought it was
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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
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