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  • Genesis Reading Guide

    Calvary is studying through the book of Genesis and invites you to join us through a daily devotional that coincides with our Sunday sermons. Each day includes a Scripture reading, a short devotional reflection, and a prayer prompt to help you engage with God’s Word in a meaningful and consistent way. Every great story begins…

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    Before Everything, God

    Every great story begins by introducing its main character. The Bible is no different. When many people think about Genesis, they immediately think about creation, Adam and Eve, or debates about the age of the earth. While those conversations have their place, Genesis begins somewhere much more important. Before Moses tells us about the world,…

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    Praise the Lord

    Through my travels on mission in India, a common phrase among believers is “Praise the Lord.” I imagine this started as a phrase learned from Dr. M.A. Thomas, who I imagine learned it from God’s Word.  The book of Psalms ends with a powerful and simple command: “Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150 serves as the…

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    What We Reject

    Have you ever noticed how God often works through the things the world overlooks? Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly chooses the unexpected. He chose a shepherd boy named David to become king. He chose fishermen to become apostles. Most remarkably, He chose a crucified Savior to become the hope of the world. Psalm 118 reminds us…

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    He is Seated

    Psalm 110:1 may be short, but it is not small: “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.’” This verse opens a window into heaven. God the Father speaks to God the Son, declaring the authority, victory, and reign of Jesus Christ. David, Israel’s great…

  • Making Room

    Every life changed has a story. For Ronnie and Molly, it began during one of the hardest seasons of their lives. Through a series of difficult circumstances, including the loss of a loved one, God led them to Calvary. Here, they experienced the love of Christ through His people. They placed their faith in Jesus,…

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    Shout for Joy!

    When was the last time you were so full of joy you could not hold it in? Not just content, not just okay, but genuinely, deeply, overflowing-from-the-inside happy? That is exactly the kind of worship Psalm 100 is describing. And the remarkable thing is, the psalmist does not connect that joy to good circumstances. He…