Calvary has partnered with and supported Somebody Cares for many years. Their goal is to mobilize Christians into evangelism, thereby transforming communities. Somebody Cares also seeks to identify ministries that empower people to reach their full potential and to become all that God envisioned when he created them. Together, Calvary and Somebody Cares are advancing the gospel and building the kingdom of God through compassion. Calvary was able to help in a tangible way by adopting five ... Read More
An Amazing Victory over Cancer
Praise God for his healing mercies. Recently, Wendy Weil invited a family to Mark and Renita LeCrone’s Small Group. The husband needed prayer for two desperate, untreatable conditions. Manuel was fighting prostate cancer and bladder problems. Misguided radiation treatments for prostate cancer back in the northeast resulted in a hole in his bladder. No other options were available for treating his prostate cancer. Right after he received prayer at the LeCrone's LIFT Group, Manuel stopped having ... Read More
Accepting the Challenge to Talk About Jesus
Editor’s note: In a recent sermon, we heard a challenge to “talk about Jesus with others.” Then, we were challenged to have conversations with at least two people. We would love to hear your testimonies. Please email your stories to jtm@calvaryhouston.com. In 2004, a coworker and I both left our jobs. We began sending each other employment leads even though we knew we were both competing for the same positions. We were aware that one of us might get hired and the other might not. I applied for ... Read More
Spiritual Practice Comparisons
Christian history and theology reveals a vast diversity of ways that we can come to know God, to worship and to serve him. There are many different denominations and streams within the body of Christ, all of them reflecting various aspects of God’s glory and different approaches to a true relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Each approach has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Growing to affirm our unity and celebrate our diversity is a part of our maturing process as unique ... Read More
What breaks my heart?
In a recent article, the author challenged twenty somethings to ask themselves some questions to help them get in touch with where God wants to partner with them. One question grabbed my attention. What breaks my heart? “What injustice makes you angrier than a parrot being poked with a stick? And what’s something you can do about it right now? Knowing what breaks your heart can clarify what makes you feel whole” (Paul Angone, www.RelevantMagazine.com, August 13, 2013). Calvary, we have signed ... Read More
Journey Guide Commission
Four challenges to leaders: 1) Live ahead of your contemporaries 2) Live above your circumstances 3) Live deeper than your calamities 4) Live beyond your capabilities ... Read More
At What Cost? BY CAROLYN WHALEY VOSBURG
What if . . . when you arose Sunday morning to go to your church, you went even though you knew it might be your last time? What if . . . you realized there was a good chance a suicide bomber would strike the church as you gathered with friends and family to worship God as revealed through Jesus, His Son? What if . . . you went anyway because you were willing to pay the price to testify by your presence there that Jesus Christ is Lord, and a real and living presence in your life? These ... Read More
Faithwalking Testimony
Faithwalking helped me understand why I do some things I do not want to do and not do some things that I want to do. And most importantly Faithwalking provided the tools, the opportunity, and a supportive, loving environment to overcome many of those things. My wife and I have had many breakthroughs in our relationship that I believe would not have happened without this class. This next sentence is part of the Faithwalking purpose statement and it is very descriptive of what Faithwalking is ... Read More
The Joys of Mentoring by Jane Winnie
I have had the awesome honor and privilege to be a mentor at Hairgrove Elementary School for three years. I started with a first grader and have continued spending 45 minutes with her each week during the school year. She is an excellent student, but very, very shy and quiet! The first year she barely talked to me and when she did say something, it was so quiet that I still could not carry on a meaningful conversation with her. She loves to play games and I was always learning to be creative in ... Read More
Marcella Rundio: Volunteer of the Year for 2014 at Mayde Creek HS By Cheryl Moses
As we prepare to honor those who serve throughout the year in different capacities with Hairgrove Elementary, we thought we'd highlight a special Calvary member who has faithfully served at another school in our area. Hairgrove is not the only place where you'll find our church members giving of their time and efforts on behalf of teachers, students, and school staff. We have many Calvary members who serve throughout our neighborhood school districts and who are making a difference in their ... Read More