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A Calvary Love Story & the Transfiguration of Jesus

Transformed By Christ Listen to Him The transfiguration of Jesus is a significant event recorded in the Gospels (Matthew 17, Mark 9, and Luke 9). The Church celebrates and remembers this event on August 6th. Although we don’t have a special service to commemorate it, it is certainly something worth thinking about. Jesus took His inner circle of disciples, Peter, James, and John, and went up a high mountain. While they were there, Christ was transfigured before them. His glory shone through...

Bring your Bible on vacation with you and read His Word anywhere.

Vacation With God Unplug from the Daily Demands of Life Americans love to go on vacation. We visit national parks and travel to scenic destinations like the coast of Maine, the Black Hills, the Grand Canyon, and the coast of California. Many also enjoy visiting places like Disney World, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, and even the Ark Encounter in Kentucky. Others simply like to escape to a quiet lake retreat or a cabin in the Adirondacks to unplug and recharge. Jesus often did the...

A cross in a field with the American flag.

Celebrating America's Freedom One Nation Under God We are celebrating 250 years as a nation. Some believe America is beyond redemption and that the sins of our past are evidence that America should no longer exist. I have a different view. Our Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Our...

Children holding hands on a rocky beach by the sea.

A Father's Quiet Influence "The Day I Realized My Dad Was Human" Father’s Day is upon us. It doesn’t receive the same fanfare and attention as Mother’s Day, but that’s okay. Fathers often serve in the background when it comes to nurturing and caring for our children. The Bible commands us to honor our fathers and mothers. In fact, it is a command that comes with a promise. Fathers are often our first protectors and providers. Kids tend to look up to their fathers with a sense of awe. I...

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have gave up their lives for our freedom.

Honoring the Heroes of America Memorial Day Explained “Thank you for your service!” I hear this often on Memorial Day, and I am grateful for the recognition of my service to our country. However, there is some confusion about it with our holidays. Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave their lives in service to others, reflecting the biblical call to sacrificial love. We remember with gratitude, pray with humility, and acknowledge that freedom is costly, pointing us ultimately to...

Happy Mother's Day from Calvary Chapel.

Honoring the Faith of Mothers The Influence of a Mother Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, and moms-to-be. Ann Jarvis began what would become Mother’s Day as a way to honor her mother’s faithful service to others. Years later, in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson officially set aside the second Sunday in May as a day to recognize and give thanks for mothers. Mother’s Day began as a way to recognize the quiet, faithful service of mothers, which is something worth honoring. When we...

Tax day marked on a calendar with papers.

Give to God What is His A Message on Taxes from Pastor Ken When Christ was asked about paying taxes, He asked for a coin. They thought they could trap Him. If He said “no,” He would be accused of rebellion. If He said “yes,” He would be seen as a traitor. But Jesus responded, “Whose image is on this coin?” “Caesar’s,” they said. He replied, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” In other words, give to Caesar what bears his image, and give to...

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ What Easter Means to Us Jesus died for our sins and rose again to secure forgiveness, new life, and a living hope that never fades. “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” ~ Luke 24:5-6 At the empty tomb, they were looking for Jesus in the wrong place. And we often do the same. We look for Him in what’s familiar, predictable, or visible, yet He is alive and at work in ways we don’t always expect. Jesus tells us that He is...

A stained glass image of Saint Patrick.

Who Was Saint Patrick? The Story of Saint Patrick Let's begin with a crazy fact: Saint Patrick wasn’t Irish, he was British. Kidnapped at sixteen, taken to Ireland, and sold into slavery. After escaping and returning home, Patrick could have left it all behind. But God had other plans. In time, he felt called to go back to the very people who had enslaved him and share the Gospel with them. He boldly preached Christ, planted churches, and was instrumental in the spiritual transformation of...

A little encouragement from your friends at Calvary to keep up with your 2026 goals.

It's Not Too Late To Begin Again Reflect For a Moment It’s been over two months since 2026 began. How are your goals going? Maybe you started strong. Maybe you’ve already drifted. Maybe you haven’t started at all. Wherever you are, take a breath. Growth with Christ isn’t about perfection. It’s about direction. And today is always a good day to begin again. The Big Question What's holding you back? Take a minute to breathe and remember, He is always listening to your prayers. Service Times...