Friends in Christ,
I like ketchup on my hamburger. I'm sure you've got preferred toppings as well. If there's ketchup available, I'm not going to eat a dry burger. Why settle for less than what I really want?
I like to sleep with a pillow. You probably do too. If the bed linens are off for washing, when we put them back on, I make sure to put my pillow back in place. Why would I sleep without it?
A hamburger with no ketchup might be good, but it's not great. A bed with no pillow may be acceptable, but it's far from perfect. There are many times when we're unwilling to settle for "good enough." God doesn't want you to settle for "good enough" in your relationship with him either.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)
Our calling is to discern. Often, we recognize the call to discern good from evil, but here we're called to also discern between good, acceptable, and perfect. Don't settle for good enough. Don't settle for acceptable. Jesus loves you perfectly. Don't settle for anything less than his perfect love; perfect forgiveness; perfect life.
Here for you,
Matt Behrens, Pastor | |  | | Strong is a group of men who want to keep each other strong in faith by reading God's word together over a mug of coffee. Join Dave Mueller and Pastor Matt Thursday mornings at 8:30am in the Parish Hall. (Bring your Bible) | | What's Your Next Step?
Pastor Matt wants to help you find your next step in following Jesus and connecting at Calvary. If you're interested, come to Calvary 101 in the courtyard after worship on June 6. We'll have some good snacks. You'll meet some (possibly new) friends at Calvary. You'll get some help finding the right next step for you as we follow Jesus together. Contact Pastor Matt
mbehrens@calvaryslz.org if you have questions. Hope to see you there! | | | The Marriage Course
After Pastor Matt and Sherrah went through this course, they wanted to bring it to more people at Calvary and in the Bay Area. Now it's available for you and your friends. Sign up for yourself, or share this invitation with a friend. The Marriage Course is private, self-paced, and available online now. Click below for more information. | | | Women's Bible Study
Join us on Wednesdays at 3pm on Zoom to study the Sermon on the Mount. No study book necessary, just bring your Bible! | | | The Truth Project
The Truth Project study group meets in-person following Sunday worship. Videos and discussion will take place in the sanctuary immediately following worship. If you have questions, feel free to contact Dave Schultz by email or phone (510-507-5634) | | | Worship This Sunday
We gather in the sactuarry at 9:00am this Sunday. The printable worship below is provided for those who might worship at home, or those who would like a print copy as they follow the service. | | Received this By Forward? Want to Sign Up?
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