When life doesn’t go the way you hoped — when prayers go unanswered or faith feels hard — where else can you go? In John 6, many walked away after hearing Jesus’ hard words. But Peter stayed: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of life.” In this episode of...

In a world full of uncertainty, where do we turn for hope? This week on The Weekly, we talk about why keeping our eyes on Jesus is the only way to find lasting peace and life. Join us as we unpack the Gospel of John and discover how the good news of Christ speaks...

Calvary, the summer is coming to a conclusion and we are starting a new series. This summer we have looked at Old Testament narratives that reveal the character of God, the nature of man, and the unfolding of God's plan of salvation for humanity, culminating in...

As July 31, 2025, approaches, marking my last day as senior pastor at Calvary, my heart is filled with joy for the privilege of serving God and this congregation for the last 33 years. This newsletter will mark the official closing down of Tom’s Desk! I have a deep...

In every healthy succession of leadership a few things always remain the same. First, the commitment to the mission of the church. It was the timeless commission of Jesus that we would go into all the world and make disciples, teaching them to observe all that He...

With two and a half weeks left before Easter, we’re on a mission. To some shrinking extent, Easter remains a recognized religious holiday that many people observe. For thousands, it is the one day of the year they are open to attending a church service. Whatever the...

I’ve been asked that question more than a few times over the years. Sometimes it feels like a competition. How sacrificial are you, after all? Are you willing to give up coffee? Beer? M&M’s? Smoking? TV? Flying first class? Self-denial is good habit that can...

“You must have done something really wrong,” said a complete stranger as I climbed back into my truck. I was carrying several bundles of fresh cut flowers with plans to assemble an impressive bouquet for Lucy’s birthday. “Excuse me?” I asked. “Oh, you must have done...

Last fall I looked out my office window to see a man sprawled out on the lawn under the shadow of the Calvary Bible Church monument sign. I watched him for a few minutes to see if he was moving. He wasn’t. He had a backpack under his head and grocery bag next to him...

One of my all-time favorite friends volunteered in his retirement at a homeless shelter cooking meals, serving men and women whom life had wounded, heading home only after the kitchen was thoroughly cleaned and ready for tomorrow. I often wondered what he might say...