Calvary Revival Church

In many ways the beauty is not in the creation of a thing but in the path the artist has taken in order to get there! Jesus took such a sacrificial and extraordinary path to reconcile us back to God. Despite how many times we mess up, how many mistakes we make, or even how misguided we see or value ourselves, He sees the beautiful truth of who we are...His masterpiece!

A leader has the tremendous responsibility to submit fully and whole heartedly to God, His God governed authority, and to those they lead. This "dance" can seem difficult, but Watchman Nee (pg 18) in Authority and Submission states "Nothing is of our own initiative, everything is responsive, no act is active, everything is passive." Nee clarifies that everything, and I'd propose everyone, should b...

 A leader has the tremendous responsibility to submit fully and whole heartedly to God, His God governed authority, and to those they lead. This "dance" can seem difficult, but Watchman Nee (pg 18) in Authority and Submission states "Nothing is of our own initiative, everything is responsive, no act is active, everything is passive." Nee clarifies that everything, and I'd propose everyone, sh...

Violence. Destruction. Chaos. Calamity. Confusion. Worship of Self. Financial Systems. Crypto Currency. War. Political Upheaval. Demonic Social Constructs. Racism. Classism. Sexism. Wicked Social Economic Structures. Police Brutality. Counterfeit Truths. Blasphemers Who Reject God. Fractured Families. Prison Industrial Complex. Malnourished Communities. The Rise of Powers in the East. Teachers of...

A kingdom steward is a believer who faithfully oversees the protection and expansion of the assets God has entrusted to him or her to manage. Everything we have—our time, our abilities, our resources, our money and even our relationships—should fall underneath God’s overarching rule.

Many times and in many different areas of our lives we catch ourselves asking the question "this way or the right (God's) way?" When we speak like this, even  mentally, considering which way to do a thing...we put ourselves in competition with God and His ways. The thing is, plans flow better when we operate in companionship with God, not in competition with Him. Shifting from competition to...

Mary Magdalene had a difficult life...several demons had been cast our of her by Jesus. The idea that she was a prostitute cannot be proven in scripture. Sexism seems to always look for ways to minimize a woman's influence by calling her names. The plan of the enemy is to restrict your influence and his primary tactic is redefining you!

The church must come to terms and deal with our patriarchal, misogynist, sexist oppressive systems and structures that has silenced, marginalized, and subjected women. We have sinfully silenced and suppressed half of the image of God.  The maligning way men have historically, twisted, perverted, misinterpreted and weaponized the scriptures against women is sinful. The spirit of God is ready t...

What if we were willing to let go of titles and embrace something different, authentic servanthood? When we are secure in ourselves and our relationship with Christ, humility allows us to wash the feet of not only the people we love and care about, but even people who've immensely wronged us. Service to our friends, family and community bring blessings, favor and transformation to their lives... a...

When we truly understand and identify Jesus as a servant (which he claimed to be himself: I came to serve not to be served), we can then begin to delve into what that means for us who follow him and what that looks like. Just as we personally experience trouble at every turn, the perplexities of the world we live in, and feeling as though we are being chased down, hunted even, by the calamities we...

If one were to take a simple purview of our society, our nation or our communities, it is clear there exist a desperate need of a new kind of leadership ethos. The leadership needed for the proper response to the Jackson, Mississippi water. The crisis of living within a hyper-capitalist nation that seeks to justify ultra-rich billionaires and corporate interest above meeting the basic needs of foo...

The attitude of Jesus is diametrically opposed to the arrogant attitude of this world! While we strive to have the same attitude that Christ had, we should desire to follow his lead. The attitude of Jesus is kind: walking in love, agreement and unified vision. The attitude of Jesus is confident: not selfish and no need to impress others. Lastly, the attitude of Jesus is humble: willing to put othe...

In my opinion, COVID has damaged the soul more than the body. We have literally lost millions around the world to this disease. But we have lost billions emotionally. I see three emotional calamities taking place in the world and in the church. 1. People are blaming others for their situation, 2. People are building tribes based on anger and offense, and 3. People are turning on family and friends...

The truth of the matter is we are all in one of there places: just getting out of a storm, in the middle of a storm, or in front of the next storm. The best thing we can do in these places is three things - 1. learn from and celebrate your coming out the storm you were in, 2. be intentional concerning your actions and who you interact with in the storm you are in, and 3. pray for strength, enduran...

Today we’re expected to run 200MPH ALL THE TIME. Everyone and everything is literally fighting and vying for our time, our attention, our dollar and our focus.  Wouldn’t it be much easier if life were more like 2K where we could just press pause and have everything stop. Including ourselves, but more so everything around us-all the problems, challenges, dilemmas and stresses could just…. paus...

There are some things we have to do to get to the Other Side, but the first thing is making a decision. Until we make specific decisions concerning choices in our lives, we remain stuck between faith and fear. We walk around concerned of how things will turn out or how we will get to our next step. Start today by making a decision to operate in faith and not fear!

Without rest, we become dull, slow, and inefficient. Think of the times when you push through knowing you are completely exhausted...your witty answers are a little slower, your movements are on slow motion, your responses aren't at full capacity. It's okay we all experience those moments! One thing is for sure when we arise from a great slumber or come back from an amazing vacation, our energy is...

As we continue to "Become Like Jesus" this year here at CRC, our next step or next season is to "Rest Like Jesus". Jesus, being 100% devine, worked hard; He healed, delivered, prayed, preached, taught, set free, raised the dead, etc. But, also being 100% human, Jesus rested hard. He took time to REST. So, being like Jesus, means that you and I must also be intentional about making time in our live...

As we carry on with life, events happen that could cause a hardness or coldness within us...ie. death of family or friends, betrayal of loved ones, abandonment, loss of a job or an ability, sickness, etc. Therefore, it is imperative we seek ways to keep ourselves open to God's outpour of new wine. There are a few ways we can keep ourselves not only open to the new wine, but maintain the ability to...

It's often said to "think outside the box", or to "explore and expand" in order to bring a refreshed presence or new blood...but, what if we thought Inside the Box?? What happens when we dig deeper into a foundation that has already been laid; and, with the help of the Holy Spirit bring new perspective and paradigm shifts? Instead of leaving the place where roots run deep, bring unique thinking in...

Between our economy knocking people into alcohol, drugs, and homelessness; a war in another continent causing delays and inabilities in our everyday routines; and engaging all types of people with different views, politics, and values it's time for a change of pace and perspective in how we engage the communities around us! Will you choose to be status quo, or step into a new heart that caters to...

There are happenings in our lives that aren't because we are being punished for our actions or the actions of our parents, but simply because God wants to get the glory out of our lives! That thorn in your side, whatever it may be...something physically wrong with your body, a burden for someone (or others) that you carry, financial lack, emotional or mental brokenness that you are fighting...trus...

Stand Up, Pick Up, Walk Out...Your mat becomes your testimony!

A Man - someone's Dad, someone's brother, someone's son - spent 38 years in despair living among the blind, lame and paralyzed. His life represents a generation of people who cannot see, walk correctly or walk at all.  Today, there are so many believers at Bethesda (The House of Grace), that the House of Grace/Mercy has become their House of Shame. 

Jesus' ministry is taking off! He is sought after as a teacher, healer, and leader, but Jesus is never conflicted about his purpose... He came to bring life to individuals!!!