Category: Weekly Focus

In this Word for Today, Pastor Bruce walks through the story behind one of his favorite hymns. We can see hymns as stories of how others have walked through moments of tragedy and grief and found hope in the truth of God’s Word. May these words be a reminder to seek after the Lord and experience Him in a fresh way today. You can view previous A Word for Today videos on YouTube. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

In this edition of A Word for Today, Pastor Jim offers insight into how God may be using our current circumstances to move us from complacency to action. We’ve seen many go from thinking COVID-19 is no big deal to realizing it is in fact a serious disease. The same can be seen in relationships with the Lord, where it takes a frightening reality to wake us up to the seriousness of our spiritual state. May this be a helpful reminder to not miss God’s movement in these days. “On that day messengers will go out from me in ships to frighten Cush out of her complacency. Anguish will take hold of them on the day of Egypt’s doom, for it is sure to come.” – Ezekiel 30:9 You can view previous A Word for Today videos on YouTube. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe…

Inspired by Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 8, today Jim & Lisa are sharing one of the really encouraging things that happens when God is on the move. It lifts the spirits to hear how Calvary is coming alongside established churches in West Michigan and around the world through the Jerusalem Project. If you’re looking for some good news, A Word for Today brings it in this video. Be blessed friends! // 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity // You can view previous A Word for Today videos on YouTube. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

In this edition of A Word for Today, Lee Content (Pastoral Staff, Mercy & Hospitality) shares an encouraging reminder about the reality of spiritual warfare. She helps us identify three weapons of Satan that we may be noticing in these days. May this be an opportunity to take a look at your daily quarantine life through the lens of Scripture and be reminded of the spiritual realities you’re living in. 1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. You can view previous A Word for Today videos on YouTube. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

Pastor Jim joins us today for a word from Malachi 3. Together we’ll walk through what we mean when we say God is on the move in these days. If you’ve noticed a heightened level of anger in you or that you’re less patient than normal, take heart that this is part of God’s refining. May we receive grace for ourselves and extend grace to other believers, as we walk through this refining time. Malachi 3:2-3a But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. You can view previous A Word for Today videos on YouTube. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list….

Have you had a moment during this pandemic where you simply felt done? If so, Shelly Lamport (Pastoral Staff, Calvary Kids) is bringing A Word for Today that I trust will speak directly to you. When we have moments where our strength is gone and we don’t think we can keep doing this, may we find encouragement in 2 Corinthians 12. Lean into the Lord and press on friends! 2 Corinthians 12:9 – But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. You can view previous A Word for Today videos on YouTube. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.  

Today’s Word from Pastor Jim is a reminder of the good news of the Gospel. The good news is that because Jesus lived, died and rose again, we now have God with us. In the midst of hardship, sickness and also celebration, we are not alone. No matter what this day has brought, may you stand firmly in this truth today. You can view previous A Word for Today videos on YouTube. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

Celeste McDonough, Team Leader for Mercy & Missions, is sharing with us today. If you are feeling alone and maybe even distraught right now, this word is for you. May you be encouraged as Celeste shares stories from around the globe about how God is moving in this season. Keep praying and take comfort in knowing that many are praying for you too. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

This time around, Jim and Lisa have more than A Word for Today – they have five! These words are found in 1 Samuel 17, and we pray they are an encouragement to you in the midst of the ongoing battle we are in. May we be people who turn to the Lord and rely on Him to fight for us. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

In this edition of A Word for Today, Pastor Tom Olsson urges us to maintain the selfless compassion that marks followers of Jesus. Instead of turning inward, he prays that this season grows in us godly character as we seek to serve our fellow humans. References: 1 John 4:11-12, 1 Peter 4:7-10, Letter to Diognetus If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.