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George H. Alquist Jr.

      Dr. George H. Alquist Jr. is the senior pastor of Grace of Calvary Baptist Church in Erie, PA.

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George H. Alquist Jr.

Humility

Humility is the "Who am I" attitude. So many times in the scripture we are told of the blessings of humility. James 4:6 says, "But He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." In Proverbs 16:18-19 we read, "Pride goeth before destruction, and ... Read More
George H. Alquist Jr.

If the Cross Should Speak

Last night in prayer I saw the cross on which my Savior died. I asked, "Dear Sir, what was it like?" Before it spoke, it cried. "Of all the things I could be made why was it picked for me that I should hold the Son of God not able to set Him free!? Through tears of grief it broke my heart with might... Read More
George H. Alquist Jr.

Joy

We sing so many songs about joy. We sing songs like "Joy Unspeakable" and "Let The Joy Overflow" and "Joy To The World". We sing, "The windows of heaven are open, the blessings are falling tonight. There's joy, joy, joy in my heart since Jesus made everything right" (The Windows of Heaven) and "Floo... Read More
George H. Alquist Jr.

Liberty

When serving the Lord we must remember to be aware of the pressure to please men. Peer pressure can be good or it can be harmful. When peer pressure encourages one in the right direction it is good. Peer pressure that is in accordance with the principles and practices of the scripture is welcome. Pe... Read More
George H. Alquist Jr.

Lifting Up Your Empty Cup

"Have mercy upon me, 0 LORD, consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: "That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation." -Ps. 9:1 3,14. David was in a bad way: he was troubled ... Read More
George H. Alquist Jr.

Moderation

"Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand." Philippians 4:5 We all want the peace of God as we serve Him. In Philippians 4:7 we read, "And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." If we are going to serve the Lord... Read More
George H. Alquist Jr.

Sacrifice

"Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ," I Peter 2:5 I Peter 2:5 clearly teaches that each believer is a priest before God. Together we make up a "holy priesthood." This concept is known as t... Read More
George H. Alquist Jr.

Skiing

Skiing is an exhilarating sport! I especially enjoy downhill skiing. It is wonderful to be out in the beautiful snow-covered countryside enjoying the scenes of majesty painted by the winter weather. I actually started skiing later in life, but I am glad that I did! It would have been sad not to have... Read More

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