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announcements, information, articles, interviews, and more from Calvary Baptist Edmonton.

Lectio Divina Reflections (2)

June 10, 2020

I’m Spencer Peacock, attendee of Calvary Baptist since my birth.  I am currently a Bible teacher with YWAM Montana, on Flathead Lake in the US, with an… I’m Spencer Peacock, attendee of Calvary Baptist since my birth.  I am currently a Bible teacher with YWAM Montana, on Flathead Lake in the US, with an eye on further work in Eastern Europe in the future. …

A Response to Racial Injustice

June 6, 2020

We are all responding and reacting to the events of the past few weeks which have further revealed the extreme racial inequality and systemic injustice… We are all responding and reacting to the events of the past few weeks which have further revealed the extreme racial inequality and systemic injustice that has deep roots, not only in American society, but…

Lectio Divina Reflections

June 3, 2020

My name is Linnea Anstey. I’ve been coming to Calvary for the past ten years and I volunteer on the worship team. My husband (Andrew)… My name is Linnea Anstey. I’ve been coming to Calvary for the past ten years and I volunteer on the worship team. My husband (Andrew) and I just celebrated our third anniversary this last week.…

A Whisper in the Chaos

August 29, 2018

Can you hear it? Amidst the raging storms, the chaos of every voice screaming to be heard;   A whisper for the soul.    … Can you hear it? Amidst the raging storms, the chaos of every voice screaming to be heard;   A whisper for the soul.     Can you feel it? In the tossing and turning, the…

Knowing the ONE Who Does

August 15, 2018

Never in my life had I struggled with anxiety, until I did. Fear, yes, and more than a little creative “depression,” but nothing clinical. Recently, I… Never in my life had I struggled with anxiety, until I did. Fear, yes, and more than a little creative “depression,” but nothing clinical. Recently, I waded through my old art trunk filled with sketches, paintings,…

A Light in the Dark

August 8, 2018

Through the stormy waves I ride There is no direction in sight I fumble for CONTROL Which I cannot find Fear strikes like a piercing… Through the stormy waves I ride There is no direction in sight I fumble for CONTROL Which I cannot find Fear strikes like a piercing sword Waves high; I cannot steer— I am drowning  …

Behind one mountain…

August 1, 2018

Dèyè moun, gen moun   Behind one mountain (there is) another mountain.  Haiti changed my life. Its beautiful mountains and resilient people live in my memory still.… Dèyè moun, gen moun   Behind one mountain (there is) another mountain.  Haiti changed my life. Its beautiful mountains and resilient people live in my memory still. If I close my eyes, I remember the juxtaposition of poverty…

Power & Might: Stepping into the Storm

July 25, 2018

As a child I was petrified of thunderstorms.   Flashes of brilliant light wake me from my slumber. Violent cracks of untamed power hurt my… As a child I was petrified of thunderstorms.   Flashes of brilliant light wake me from my slumber. Violent cracks of untamed power hurt my ears. Booming rumbles echo through the night.   When I…

Psalm 94

July 18, 2018

Psalm 94 1 The Lord is a God who avenges.     O God who avenges, shine forth. 2 Rise up, Judge of the earth;     pay back to the proud what they deserve. 3 How… Psalm 94 1 The Lord is a God who avenges.     O God who avenges, shine forth. 2 Rise up, Judge of the earth;     pay back to the proud what they deserve. 3 How long, Lord, will the wicked,     how long will the wicked be…

Psalm 56

July 11, 2018

Psalm 56 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 56[a] For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam.[b]When the… Psalm 56 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 56[a] For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam.[b]When the Philistines had seized him in Gath. 1 Be merciful to me, my…

Refuge

July 4, 2018

Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my… Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life. I cry to you, Lord; I say “you are…

Darkness and Deepness

June 27, 2018

Oh God: You Mystery of mysteries You Secret of secrets You Darkness and Deepness why are you hiding? I find You creeping through my window… Oh God: You Mystery of mysteries You Secret of secrets You Darkness and Deepness why are you hiding? I find You creeping through my window with the dawn, see You lingering on the ledge, I…