By Pastor Brian Albert At my grandparent’s farm stands a majestic walnut tree; one of the largest I have ever seen.  My grandparents purchased the farm in the early 1900’s and when they did they had few things on the place, but that walnut tree was one of them.  The tree was adjacent to the [...]

By Pastor Brian Albert C. S. Lewis once commented, “the real problem is not why some pious, humble believing people suffer, but why some do not.”  Jesus predicts that those who follow Him will suffer for Him.  “Happy are you when people will insult you and persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil [...]

By Pastor Brian Albert Recently I decided to go pick some blackberries and gooseberries on my parent’s place.  Those of you who grew up with some summer delicacies understand my delight of a fresh blackberry cobbler and gooseberry pie.  Having convinced my wife to make me a blackberry cobbler, I swaggered into the woods with [...]

By Pastor Brian Albert A few months ago I was taking my daughter and my nieces on a truck ride in the back-country of Missouri. It is the land of rolling hills, curved dirt roads, echo hollows and fresh country air. We passed many farms that told the tale of days gone by. They have [...]

God wants our best, deserves our best, and demands our best. From the beginning of time, He has been clear that some offerings are acceptable to Him and others are not. Just ask Cain, upon whose offering God “did not look with favor” (). For years I gave God leftovers and felt no shame. I [...]

We are struck daily with the majesty, worth, holiness, and love of God. At Calvary Baptist Church of Lenexa we strive to enjoy God in all of His glory, live Christ-centered and satisfied lives, and fellowship in the truth and unity of the Holy Spirit. Our desire is for you to know and love our [...]