How Thirsty are You?

Good Morning,

David begins Psalm 63 with these words, “1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”

After reading this verse, one might ask, "How thirsty am I?" One of the best reasons to wake up early, before the sun rises, is the tranquility that comes with those quiet hours. If you've ever been camping or lived near a lake, you can't help but notice how still the w

Having The Right Motives

Good morning everyone,

I want to apologize to everyone who was expecting this much earlier. I was up late last night video chatting with my grandchildren who live in Arizona. Additionally, I got some much-needed rest and didn’t make it to the gym either. So here we are, haha!

How often do you reflect on your motives? I've heard it said that our motives can be quite elusive. One moment, they can seem as pure as snow in terms of why we are doing what we do, and the next,

Finish Strong

Good morning,

When I played football in grade and high school, we had one overarching goal: to reach the end zone whenever we were on offense. In biblical terms, we were taught to be steadfast in our pursuit of this goal and to keep our eyes on the prize.

Jesus was steadfast in pursuing the singular goal or purpose for which He came during His first visit to Earth. In Luke 9, we find an account of Jesus being rejected by an entire Samaritan village. Did this rejection

Caring

Good morning to everyone reading this blog post, 

A fellow Facebook poster, Dan Steele, asked me if I would consider putting these posts on his site, Wisdom of Words. To which I thought, WHY? But thank you, Dan; it is appreciated. If you happen to know anyone who might benefit from my posts here and they don’t use Facebook, you can direct them to lifeatcalvary.com and look under Sermons, and the link will pop up: Food For Thought.

Very early in my walk, I was introduced

Sensing God's Gaze

Good morning, saints,

The story is about a minister who had served over 30 years and struggled intensely with entering into ministry. His brother, Dallas Willard, writes about the struggle:

“One evening, he faced a major decision that had to be made the next day. He prayed into the night, falling asleep only to be awakened as the “room lit up with the glory of God. I saw a figure. I did not see a face, but I recognized it to be the person of Christ. I felt a hand on my s

Never, Never, Never Give Up!

Good morning, friend,

I read a brief book on Sir Winston Churchill, and I was captivated by the man’s fortitude and eloquence. Churchill was a fiery leader of Britain during World War II and remains one of the most recognized leaders of modern times. His defeat at Gallipoli in World War I forced him to resign from the admiralty in 1915 and nearly ruined his career. But quit was not in Winston Churchill’s vocabulary.

On May 10, 1940, Churchill succeeded Neville Chamberlai

An Attitude of Gratitude

Good Morning, everyone.GraThe Psalmist David writes, “1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.”If you're like most people, giving thanks to the Lord usually occurs after you've seen Him at work. It isn’t easy to be thankful for what we haven't experienced yet. A mother once bought a new violin for her son after they both saved for months to afford it. Excited about the instrument, the young boy promised to take care

Eternity Values

Good morning, life journeyers,

Soon after I placed my trust in Jesus, I began to hear the phrase "living with eternity's values in view," which I later discovered is part of a song. If you’ve read my posts, you know we all face challenges daily. These challenges can divert us and even temporarily defeat the ultimate lessons God wants to teach us. As a result, we may find ourselves repeatedly going through the same experiences, often because we haven’t yielded to His guida

Trust

Good morning,

Here is today’s Food for Thought! 

Due to human sinfulness and the struggles we encounter, many people go through seasons of darkness when everything feels overwhelming. However, our perspective when facing difficulties will determine how we handle those dark days.

From May 11 to August 1, the morning has a unique significance in Barrow, Alaska. Located 330 miles from the Arctic Circle, Barrow is often referred to as "The Real Life Land of the Midnight Sun

Faith over Fear

Good morning,

I’m back at it in the gym this morning and now with my writing. The church I pastor has heard me speak about change from the very beginning. While we don’t alter our doctrine, our methods can and should change over time.

You’ve probably heard it said that life has three certainties: death, taxes, and change. While many people have accepted the first two, most struggle with the third—change. We often settle into a comfortable routine, and the fear of chan

Two Moral Paths

Good morning,

The psalmists repeatedly remind us that God's mercy endures forever. However, there is a prerequisite for receiving His great mercy: it is reserved for those who delight in the Law of the Lord and seek to avoid the path of the wicked.

Psalm 1 vividly describes two moral paths we can take. Psalm 1:1 states:

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers."

This verse outlines

Together for Worship

Good morning everyone.

Beyond our belief in God's omnipresence (cf. Psalm 139:8-10), we often overlook His presence in community. In Matthew 18:19-20, we read: “19 Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

Unfortunately, many believers are neglecting the importance of gathering together in a local assembly. In my humb

Rush Hour

Good morning! We’ve just passed hump day and are on the downward slide to the weekend. I hope you’ve been preparing yourself all week to gather with God’s children to worship the Lord in unity. We invite you to worship with us at Calvary Baptist if you don’t already have a church home in Oceanport, NJ. Everyone is welcome!

As you head out today, you might encounter rush hour, especially in larger cities. Rushing isn’t just for the road; it seems as soon as I get out of be

Strike Back

Good morning, 

If you’re anything like me (let’s hope not), you've probably faced situations where your initial reaction wasn’t the best one. For example, when a reckless driver suddenly cuts in front of you, forcing you to slam on the brakes while hoping that the car behind you doesn’t collide with you. Or when your boss takes all the credit for your ideas and hard work. These scenarios occur frequently, and if we're honest, we often feel the urge to strike back!

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Good Morning Lord

Good morning,Many of you have either experienced or seen in movies a drill instructor gently waking recruits from their night of rest. However, most of us now wake up to an alarm clock rather than the crowing of a rooster in the barnyard or a gentle nudge from a drill instructor! All three of these scenarios involve receiving a wake-up call. The apostle Peter experienced a wake-up call when a rooster crowed during the early morning hours of Jesus’ crucifixion. His awakenin