I once attended a “Catholic” wedding. Prior to arriving I knew it would be a different style of worship and realized I would be introduced to unique customs. While I was prepared to not know the rosary, I was taken aback by the difference in...
The Bible teaches us …. Don’t worry about earthly lives-what we shall eat, drink, or wear because God provides these things. Matthew 6:25-33; Luke 12:22-31 While imprisoned by the Romans, Paul’s letter to the Philippians reminds them not to worry but to rejoice no matter what their...
While having dinner at a friend’s house years ago, he marveled at the wide variety of foods our then five and six year old girls enjoyed. He was a chef from Barcelona, and had prepared a raw seafood salad among other delicious dishes that would...
In my last post I discussed using ancient texts, particularly the Dead Sea Scrolls, familiar to most Christians, as a means of “testing” the accuracy of the Bible. There are dozens of other ancient texts, virtually unknown even among Christians that directly relate to the Old...
Members of the Session are actively working on the Pastoral Transition and wanted to give you an update on how the progression works as there have been changes since the last time Calvary Presbyterian went through the process. Outlined in the infographic below are the general...
Most people know that the Bible is the bestselling book of all time, yet many harbor serious doubts about its origins and accuracy. What evidence do we have that it’s true? Historical Accuracy As a child I grew up with Bible “stories”. As an adult I view...
One of those foundational principles of Christian doctrine is obedience to God. In early America, settlers were known for their rugged individualism. America would never have broken away from Great Britain had it not have been for that spirit. Although they recognized the right of...
Perhaps you've heard the story of the two neighboring farmers who were experiencing an extended drought. Both of them prayed to God to send rain. Both claimed they had faith God would answer their prayers. One farmer plowed his fields and planted his seeds while...
On Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, a day commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on each of the apostles as a tongue of fire, causing them to speak in other languages. Jerusalem at that time was a multicultural city, with what the Bible describes as “devout...
Dear Friends, Easter was a glorious day. From the flowered cross outside to the resounding “He is risen indeed” inside; from the pealing of handbells to the delighted squeals of children filling buckets with brightly colored eggs; from sharing the bread and the cup to passing...