This is an encouraging message for anyone serving the Lord Jesus in any capacity within their church ministry. Jarrod McCleary served as the 1st Battalion 66th Armor Regiment Chaplain at Fort Carson, Colorado. He joined the military after watching the 9/11 terrorist attacks on American soil. Coming to see firsthand the brevity of life, he received a strong calling to pastoral ministry from the Lord. […]
“America was targeted for attack because we’re the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining.” – President Bush, September 11, 2011 Today I am praying for all those who lost loved ones that tragic day. May God Bless their families, and God Bless the United States of America. 9-11 #NeverForget
#ThrowbackThursday In the early 70’s, during the beginnings of what became known as the “Jesus Movement,” a group of young musicians, desiring to express their new-found faith in Jesus Christ through music, formed a band called Love Song. The music was fresh, sometimes radical, and yet, truly inspirational for a generation of young people searching for truth and it blazed the path for what we […]
In one fell swoop, Covid-19 has dethroned many of nations our idols. We are finally realizing what is really important. In this sense, I am incredibly encouraged since this is fertile ground for revival. Revival thrives in brokenness, repentance, humility, and passionate prayer. I am concerned that America is fearful but not repentant, anxious but not surrendered to God, worried but not worshipful, confused but […]
If you (or a Christian you know) is struggling with how you feel about the church, ask yourself these 3 questions: Matthew 16:18 says Jesus built the church. Would the Son of God actually spend time building something that was worthless? Acts 20:28 says Jesus shed His blood for the church. Would the Son of God have been willing to endure the suffering He went […]
America’s kids need us now more than ever. The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have had a serious impact on America’s children and those who care for them, from parents and teachers to child welfare workers and foster families. The Be Best campaign, has made foster care a top priority, as a foster-care parent I’m thankful small & good changes are being made! Read […]
Recently John MacArthur wrote a blog post entitled “Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church” which is an excellent read. I will attempt to share our churches response here with minimal modifications to fit within the context of our local church named Calvary Chapel Fergus Falls. Christ is Lord of all. He is the one true head of the church (Ephesians 1:22; 5:23; Colossians […]