1 Corinthians 14:26-40 The phrase “a personal relationship with the Lord” falls so easily from evangelical lips, but we rarely talk about what that looks like in practical terms or appreciate it. Praise God for desiring a personal relationship with His children, for reaching out...
1 Corinthians 14:1-25 Thank God for the church, for placing you in a body of believers instead of asking you to pursue the Christian life alone. Ask Him to help all of us think more corporately and less individually. Pastor Dave noted yesterday that there is no value in a “dog...
An Introduction to Tongues and Prophecy Praise God that this world, groaning under the curse, and this human life, so limited and painful, are not the end of the story. Wrongs will be made right, we will see clearly, and we will rejoice in full communion with God when Jesus Christ...
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 It is amazing to realize that the great King of the universe wants us to know Him and His ways. As Pastor Dave taught yesterday, He gives His children spiritual gifts so that we, as a body, can catch a glimpse of Him in spite of our limitations. Praise God for reaching...
After a long summer break, the prayer blog is back! I hope you had a refreshing summer. The prayer blog has a new format this year. The first half focuses on prayer topics drawn from the Sunday sermon. In an ideal world, we would listen to the sermon having prepared ourselves by reading and...
Jesus entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what He said. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up and asked, “Lord, don’t You care that...
Sing to the LORD a new song;sing to the LORD, all the earth.Sing to the LORD, praise His name;proclaim His salvation day after day.Declare His glory among the nations,His marvelous deeds among all peoples.For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;He is to be feared above all gods.(Psalm...
Vacation Bible School is an important ministry to Calvary’s children and other children in our community. Lola, who was baptized yesterday, is evidence for that claim. She shared that she accepted Christ during our “Colossal Coaster World” VBS several years ago. The 2017...
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. (Romans 12:1)There’s something strange about the word prayer. It doesn’t mean the person who is praying...
I welcome Linda Robins as a guest blogger this week. Linda spent two weeks in India in February and came home with much food for thought. Thank you, Linda, for sharing with us! For You will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; You will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The...