Hey, Calvary Fremont – You either have a job, a career, or a vocation. What’s the difference? With a job, you’re concerned about income – how much money am I going to make? With a career, you’re concerned with outcomes – am I making a positive contribution to society; am I maximizing my potential? With… Read More »

Hey, Calvary Fremont – “The Church is no longer relevant.” How many times have we heard that? I heard it again just yesterday. I listened to Carey Nieuwhof interview Simon Sinek, and Simon said, “It’s not that people are losing their spirituality, it’s that the Church is losing its relevance.” I don’t know if you… Read More »

Hey, Calvary Fremont – Jesus knows how these last two years have overburdened your hearts, fatigued your souls, and taxed your faith. He is making His way to you to bring relief! It’s just like in the gospels where Jesus is talking to farmers and fishermen, tax-gatherers and carpenters, prostitutes and thieves, liars and adulterers,… Read More »

Hey, Calvary Fremont – Some time ago a government official was addressing a group of visitors to Washington, D.C. on the state of the nation and the world. He began his remarks, “Mr. Chairman and fellow passengers aboard the Titanic.” That caught my attention. This government official was comparing America to the Titanic. The Titanic… Read More »

Hey, Calvary Fremont – With the leak of the memo outlining the Supreme Court’s impending decision overturning Roe v Wade, there has been much rejoicing among the opponents of abortion – and there should be. Yet let’s not imagine that a revival is sweeping the nation. The Bible says that righteousness exalts a nation, but… Read More »

Hey, Calvary Fremont – Could we be living in the days of the Protestant Deformation? What do I mean? The Protestant Reformation had its definitive beginning in April of 1521when Martin Luther stood before Emperor Charles V to defend his writings and teachings. After being called upon to renounce his teachings that were at odds… Read More »

Hey, Calvary Fremont – Here’s an ethical question you ask yourself everyday: “Should I give money to that man, that woman standing at the intersection with a cardboard sign reading, ‘Please help’?” Or, maybe you ask yourself, “How much money should I  give that person?” Or maybe you ask, “Why should I give them anything… Read More »

Hey. Calvary Fremont – The following is a transcript of a podcast that could have taken place somewhere, sometime, maybe. Host: I’d like to welcome our guest today. Why don’t you tell us your name. Guest: My name is Miracle. Host: That’s a great name, but you seem depressed – what’s the problem? Guest: I’ve… Read More »

Hey, Calvary Fremont – Your flesh is your fallen/sinful human nature. What’s the difference between Christian flesh and non-Christian flesh? Nothing – except Christian flesh is uglier because you expect something different, something better, something that looks more like Jesus than not. This is why the Bad Boys of Ministry stand out like swollen black… Read More »

Hey, Calvary Fremont – The following is Dr. Roger Olson’s article on the Patheos website appearing on 4.4.20 entitled, “What Makes a Group of People ‘Church?’” He writes – I am convinced that not every group of people who calls itself “church” really is a church—theologically speaking. I do not go with the common opinion… Read More »