Lessons from a Campus Pastor, #3

A few weeks I blogged about two lessons that I have learned as a campus pastor at Calvary Chapel Kendall. You can read the post here. Today I’d like to share a third.
First a recap.
#1. Get the right people in key positions.
#2. Realize ministry costs money.
Today’s lesson is:
#3. Be expendable.
As we were wrapping up our [...]

The Death of Michael Jackson

When I was in high school in the early eighties, Michael Jackson was popular. I remember watching the “Thriller” video and listening to “Billy Jean” or “Beat It”. This guy was talented! He had a tremendous following. He was a great performer; obviously very gifted.
His death reminds me of the brevity of life. What was [...]

What Junk Is In Your Drain?

Tonight using a handcrafted piece of wire I pulled out of our bathroom sink two toothpaste caps, one band-aid, and two childen’s tooth brushes. It took about an hour, but now our sink drains much quicker.
It made me think about all the useless junk in our lives that the Lord has to fish out.
One of [...]

Quote of the Day: Charles Spurgeon

On our recent trip to Philadelphia for our son’s heart operation, we met many new friends and received many blessings from the Lord. One of the things that was given to us was a devotional by Charles Spurgeon entitled “Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith.” It contains promises from God’s Word for each day [...]

Peru Missions Update

Just got this email from Pastor John Bonner about our team from Uth Nation that went down there to serve.
There’s no better way to ignite your walk with Jesus than go on a missions trip!

Our Beloved Friends and Leaders of Calvary Chapel Kendall,
We have been tremendously blessed by José Casas’ visit and the team he [...]

Antioch of Calvary Chapel – Pastor Aaron Campbell

Last Thursday night we had the tremendous blessing of walking about eight blocks down Chestnut Street to attend a worship service at a church called Antioch of Calvary Chapel. They were beginning a study through the book of 1 Peter. I always enjoy worshipping God and fellowshipping with His people. Studying the Bible is always [...]

Christian Football

Here’s a great story how God used a Christian coach of a high school football team.

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Chuck Smith: A Memoir of Grace

I’m writing this sitting in the living room of The Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, PA. The call it “the first house that love built.” Many of you know we are here because of the surgery of our son, Caleb. You can check all of that out on his blog here.
One of the best parts [...]

What’s Your Bio?

Here’s the bio of the surgeon that did our son’s surgery. He is obviously gifted.
http://www.chop.edu/consumer/pat_care_fam_serv/staff_biography_page.jsp?id=20443
I believe all people are gifted by the Lord for a specific calling, even if they are not following Jesus. I have never spoken to Dr. Spray about his relationship with God, but I believe it is God who has given [...]

Super Bowl Friday

We are in Philadelphia for the Super Bowl. Well, at least our Super Bowl. Many of you know that our three year old son is having open heart surgery this week here at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. If you’d like to track with us, we’ve chronicled our journey here. If you’d like to pray for [...]