Exodus 20:17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.” It is good to meditate on the Ten Commandments. As Christians, because of the cross, we are no longer under…
Matthew 6:33 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. As 2023 begins, it offers a fresh start – or at least a “reset” on life in some ways. These words of Jesus invite us to reconsider our priorities – and that’s important…
Luke 2:16-18 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. This Christmas season…
Psalm 50 is a powerful Psalm, portraying the immanence of God throughout the world, particularly in the future judgment. We hear God quoted directly throughout the Psalm, beginning in verse 5 and down through the end. He speaks in judgment – first to His people, and then to the wicked starting in verse 16. Verses…
Dear Calvary Church Family, This week will be our last message in the great book of Galatians. I started this book back in November with the goal of allowing God’s Word in this epistle to sharpen and clarify the contours of the Gospel. The church is healthy when she is saturated with and enthralled by…
Galatians 5:16 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. Last time we were together, we were introduced to the next major section of Galatians. The main theme is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. This is Paul’s…
In writing “Pastor’s Heart”, I always begin with prayerful thought about what is actually on my “heart” related to Calvary Baptist Church. For a couple of weeks, I have been burdened to be more hospitable. Julie and I had some CBC folks over for meals when we first arrived, but in the bustle of the…
Eph 2:20 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, There is a priceless and ageless tool that I keep readily available called a “plumb bob.” It is simply a weight on the end of a string, often in the shape of a cone. …
Psalm 103:8-9 8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. Lamentations 3:31-32 31 For the Lord will not reject forever, 32 For if He causes grief, Then He will have compassion According to His…
Jim Richards was graduated to glory last week. He was a long-time Christian brother and faithful servant here at Calvary. In many ways, the occasion is sad, of course. Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, A/V team co-laborer, fire fighter and skilled mechanic. In his family, community and church Jim’s life touched and blessed…