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What makes Calvary Memorial Church unique? We are committed to presenting Biblical truths in a relevant and practical way.

Our heart’s desire is to introduce you to Jesus Christ, and to help you to grow
in your Christian life. The purpose of Calvary Memorial Church is the teaching and preaching of the Word of God, the administration of the ordinances of the New Testament, the spiritual nourishment of its members, and the evangelism of the world, until our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ returns.

10/31/2026

CMC Verse of the Day

10/30/2026

October 30, 2026
New Every Morning
The Lord’s faithfulness, mercy, and love are available—today, tomorrow, and forever.
Lamentations 3:22-25

Lamentations was written in rubble. Jerusalem had been destroyed, the temple lay in ruins, and the people were scattered, bereaved, and bewildered (Ps. 137:1). Yet somewhere in the middle of that grief, the writer paused to say something astonishing: “The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning” (Lam. 3:22-23).

If ever there was a moment when God’s goodness might have seemed to run out, this was it. But the writer was able to look at the wreckage and see, beneath it all, the unchanging faithfulness of the Lord.

God’s steadfastness isn’t tied to our circumstances or our performance. It isn’t thinner on hard days. It is unwavering, patient, and always there, like a spring that never runs dry, renewing itself each morning whether we notice or not.

That means there is never a day when God’s goodness toward you has worn out. Not when you’re struggling or when you’re grieving. Not even when you feel far from Him. His compassions are new this morning, and they will be new tomorrow. Whatever today is asking of you, know this: The love that has held you until now will keep on holding you.

Bible in One Year: Luke 23-24

10/30/2026

K-Love Verse of the Day

10/30/2026

The 5 Benefits of Gratitude

Today's inspiration comes from: Jesus Calling: Practicing Thankfulness by Sarah Young

Jesus Calling: Practicing Thankfulness

“Lord, instead of experiencing only a short- lived burst of gratitude, I want to learn to remain in an attitude of thankful Joy— letting my gratefulness spill over into the future.”

– Jesus Listens, February 29th

Years ago, when I was faced with the most difficult time in my life, the last thing I wanted to do was express gratitude. For what? I thought. I have nothing to be thankful for! Nothing. My life is falling apart. My marriage is falling apart. I have no peace. I’m miserable! Those were my dominant thoughts.

I desperately needed a turnaround. One day, I heard a minister say, “Stop looking at everything you’ve lost in your life and start looking at everything you have left. And start thanking God for it.”

It was late one evening when I walked into my kitchen and with tears pouring down my cheeks, I forced myself to lift my hands and say, “Thank You, Father, for…” I had to pause and think. What do I have to be thankful for? Surely there was one thing. And then it dawned on me. “Thank You, Father, for my precious little redheaded girl sleeping upstairs. I prayed for a baby after losing one, and then you gave me the very desire of my heart, Lord.” I walked around the kitchen, and another thought came to me. “Thank You, Father, for my best friend. She knows everything I’m going through and she still loves me, encourages me, and believes in me.” And I persisted, “Thank You, Lord, for my job. I am so grateful I didn’t lose my job with all this turmoil going on in my life.” The laps around the kitchen continued. “Thank You, Jesus, for this house I live in. I’m so grateful I get to live here.”

Each time I voiced my gratitude, the sadness felt like it physically lifted off me. The misery would fade. And joy would be released in my heart. It was a tangible feeling of breathing lighter and experiencing greater peace. Listen to what God says:

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” - (Philippians 4:6)

Those two little words, with thanksgiving, have more impact than you can imagine.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth did an in-depth study on the effects of gratitude and discovered just how much it contributes to your success. People who show more gratitude are reported to have higher levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, attentiveness, and energy, and they also get better sleep. Success coaches advise that gratitude is one of the greatest attributes of successful people.

Each time I voiced my gratitude, the sadness felt like it physically lifted off me.

Here are my top five benefits of journaling your gratitude:

Less Stress – It’s been proven that focusing on feelings of appreciation naturally counters stress. When you focus on the good things in life rather than the pressures, your stress levels lower. One study found that after twenty-one days of journaling gratitude, you retrain your brain to start automatically looking for the positives. After forty-two days, levels of depression and anxiety decrease and levels of happiness increase.
Greater Self-Esteem – Journaling gratitude about your life helps you appreciate what God is doing for you, rather than comparing your life with what’s happening around you and with others.
Better Sleep – Research shows that before you turn in for the night, focusing on a few things you are grateful for will lead to a much better night’s sleep. By thinking of the uplifting things that happened during your day or reminding yourself of something you are thankful for, you clear your mind of anxiety and restlessness, promoting peaceful sleep.
Increased Optimism – As you shift your focus from complaining to gratitude, you naturally become more optimistic. Instead of scanning the world looking for negativity, you’ll be magnifying all the amazing things in life. And you’ll be a much more pleasant person to be around.
Mood Boost – Writing what you’re grateful for makes your memories feel more real and concrete. As you reflect on previous entries, you can’t help but feel a boost in your mood as you realize entry after entry is proof that good things are happening in your life. The more grateful you are, the more you’ll have to journal about.
Plan to journal gratitude during your devotion and prayer routine or before you go to bed each night. When you do it at the same time each day, it will become a habit. Write whatever comes up in your heart. It can be as simple as the day off at home, the sun shining, the cupcake your friend brought you, or the new book you just purchased. It doesn’t have to only be the huge, enormous breakthrough occurrences.

I’m telling you from experience and from the testimonies of thousands, expressing gratitude puts you on a path to success. God will open doors in your life that you never dreamed possible. Why? Because you’re acknowledging every single thing He does, and you’re giving no attention to the distractions complaining brings. You will be amazed at how a simple shift in your attitude from complaining to expressing gratitude can bring fulfillment, relief from stress and anxiety, new blessings, an atmosphere of peace, a sense of the presence of God, strength in your body, and realization of your dreams.

Written by Terri Savelle Foy.

10/30/2026

October 30 | Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 20-21; 2 Timothy 4

Get Going with God
Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:” Genesis 12:1

READ Genesis 12:1-8

It was raining, bringing the temperature down even more. We were on a multiday hike in Nepal, and leaving the warm mountain lodge to venture into the freezing weather was getting harder each morning. “Let’s go,” insisted our guide. “We can’t wait for the weather to get better. Don’t worry, I’ll be with you.”

Setting off in the rain and fog, I felt utterly miserable. It seemed pointless to keep going—what could we see? Many hours later, however, the skies cleared up, revealing breathtaking vistas of towering peaks in the distance—views that we would have missed had we stayed back.

In Genesis 12:1, God told Abram to head into Canaan: “Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:” At that moment, there seemed little to look forward to; all Abram could see was a long, arduous journey through a foreign and inhospitable land where hardship and enemies awaited. The only assurance he had was God’s presence and promise of becoming “a great nation” (v. 2). Yet “Abram went, as the Lord had told him” (v. 4). Only many years later would he see the promises fulfilled.

Sometimes God may call us to a challenging job, ministry, or task that seems unrewarding. But, as He helps us to trust Him and step out in faith, He’ll always be there. As we get going, He goes with us.

By Leslie Koh

REFLECT & PRAY
What is God calling you to do? What’s holding you back, and how will you get going?

Loving Father, please give me the faith to trust You to take a step into the unknown, knowing You’re always with me.

SCRIPTURE INSIGHT
Abraham is held up as a model of faith for good reason (see Hebrews 11:8-10). When he received his calling from God (Genesis 12:1), the Scriptures hadn’t begun to be written. God told him to leave his “country . . . people and . . . father’s household” (v. 1). As a nomadic herdsman living thousands of years ago, he had no way to research where he was going, and opportunities to communicate with those he left behind would’ve been extremely limited. Yet his commitment and his faith were resolute. Three times the New Testament tells us that Abraham “believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness” (Romans 4:3; Galatians 3:6; James 2:23; see Genesis 15:6). Today, as we step into the unknown, we can remember that God is faithful and He’ll be with us.

For further study, listen to the following podcast: Your Everyday Purpose

Tim Gustafson

10/29/2026

“I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me…”

Today's inspiration was written by: Tori Hope Peterson for Devotionals Daily, featuring her new book Safe House

I grew up in a home riddled with abuse, neglect, and turmoil. As a kid, I hoped for any reason to escape my house. Thankfully, when I was twelve years old, when things at my house would get really unsafe, a kind, church woman named Tonya would pick me up from my house and take me to her home.

And even during the times she wasn’t home, she would place her house key on a key hook in a special, hidden spot just for me, so I had access to her home – so I had access to a safe place. After proclaiming that I was an atheist, and having much skepticism about God, I eventually became drawn to the church and God because of His people’s love and welcome of me.

Throughout my life I had been to church, and I had heard the Gospel preached, but I felt like I hadn’t seen it lived out so vividly until I was invited into people’s homes who welcomed in the most vulnerable. I am unsure if I ever would have come to accept Christ into my heart if Tonya would have simply invited me or met me at church but not welcomed me into her home. Paul writes a letter to the church of Thessalonica and says, in 1 Thessalonians 2:8,
So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

Hospitality is our mission field.

We, as Jesus followers, are called to welcome in the stranger and to love our neighbor. If we want to see the church grow, we need a key hook in our homes that offers people a Christ-like welcome, because hospitality is our street credit to the Gospel we preach. And because of God’s welcome of us, we should then be compelled to swing our doors open for those Jesus would have never hesitated to sit and eat with.

Hebrews 13:2 says, "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.."

Many scholars believe that when Paul writes Hebrews 13:2 he is referencing a story in Genesis 18 and Genesis 19. We see in Genesis 18, three mysterious figures that come to Abraham, and Abraham welcomes them into his home and serves them a lavish meal. Two of these figures are considered angelic messengers and the other one is believed to be God Himself.

Then in chapter 19 we see a contrast, where the two angels go to S***m, a city known for vices and their sin, and the angels were refused hospitality. So, in chapter 18, we have an illustration of a believing community who showed hospitality and, then we see an illustration of unbelievers, who lack hospitality in chapter 19.

This emphasizes that hospitality is a characteristic of following Jesus, and we have the ability to welcome God into our home through caring for his people in the same way Tonya did for me.

Matthew 25:35-40 says, "For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." The command is to love the stranger, the poor, the lowly, the one without family. I can truly say about Tonya what Jesus said: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” Will anyone be able to say that about you?

As Christians, hospitality is our mission field. The ministry and mission is not just overseas, but right in your home at your kitchen table, on your porch, and in your backyard. It is time we open our doors.

10/29/2026

October 29, 2026
Our Infinite God
The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
John 4:19-24

“God is spirit,” Jesus told the Samaritan woman, “and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). It was a quiet moment of profound teaching, offered to an unlikely student, about who God is fundamentally. The woman had come to the well expecting nothing more than water, but instead she met the One who revealed the very nature of the Father.

The fact that God is spirit means He is not bound by time or space. He is with every believer during every moment of life. When we sense His presence in corporate worship at church or during personal prayer time at home, that is His Spirit interacting with our own.

Our heavenly Father is too vast to be confined by physical boundaries. By begging for a golden calf to worship (Ex. 32:1-4), the Israelites showed they didn’t understand or appreciate His boundless nature. Idolatry is an attempt to elevate finite things that fit our perceptions and desires above an infinite Lord.

The Father is infinite in His being and, therefore, in every one of His attributes. His love has no restrictions, and His mercy is without end. We cannot sin enough or fall so far that we are beyond the reach of His loving grace. Take comfort in this: No matter where you go or what you do, your Father is with you.

Bible in One Year: Luke 20-22

10/29/2026

K-love Verse of the Day

10/29/2026

October 29 | Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 18-19; 2 Timothy 3

Hope in a Hero
Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. 1 Chronicles 16:10

READ 1 Chronicles 16:12-27

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In a film about a vigilante crime-fighting hero, the protagonist seems to be waging an impossible war. Not only is his city overrun with violence and theft, but he also discovers that the police force, court system, and public officials are corrupt. He’s repeatedly tempted to give up on the city and leave. But our hero realizes that what people need is hope. He chooses to stay.

That fictional world isn’t too different from our world. Evil is present. Those in power will disappoint us. But thankfully God never abandons His people, no matter how dark things appear. We see evidence of this in King David’s song of praise after the ark of the covenant was moved to Jerusalem. David exhorted his people to praise God, who “remembers His covenant forever” (1 Chronicles 16:15) and faithfully led them to the promised land (v. 18).

Despite threats from powerful enemy nations around Israel and grumbling and idolatry among its people, God “allowed no one to oppress them” (v. 21). He guided the Israelites through the desert, displaying strength (v. 11), wonders and miracles (v. 12), and righteous judgments (v. 14). Because of God’s great love (v. 34), His people had hope for the future. The same is true today. We can trust that God won’t abandon us; He’s stronger than any evil we face.

By Karen Pimpo

REFLECT & PRAY
What situation in our world seems hopeless? How do you see that God is still working?

Heavenly Father, I’ve heard of Your great faithfulness to keep Your promises through many generations. I trust You to do it again.

SCRIPTURE INSIGHT
The song in 1 Chronicles 16:8-36 celebrates the faithfulness of God. David said, “He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations” (v. 15). Remembering God’s faithfulness prompts him to respond in praise and prayer: “Sing to the Lord, all the earth . . . . For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise” (vv. 23, 25). “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Cry out, ‘Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations’ ” (vv. 34-35). God’s faithfulness in the past inspires hope, trust, and rejoicing in the present and the future. No matter what we face today, we can trust that God is faithful.

For further study, feel free to browse through our resources at the store: Reclaim Today Guide - Ecclesiastes

Arthur Jackson

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