After surviving civil wars and mudslides, Sharon Faith Ries is now in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, after her lengthy battle with cancer. Wife of Pastor Raul Ries of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, CA, she had no regrets as she ran her race exceptionally well. Sharon had previously shared memories with Calvary Chapel Magazine of what God had done over the past 50 years in her marriage, women's ministry, and missions.

Heading out into the chilly morning air an hour before curfew is lifted, George Markey Jr., says goodbye to the family dog, Jack, and walks to the subway station in Kyiv. With just the clothes on his back, he begins the exhausting 14-hour journey to Ternopil.

Are we able, through our good works and self-righteousness, to enjoy fellowship with God? Pastor Chuck Smith explores this question, using two practical illustrations, in this installment of our series taken from his book, Why Grace Changes Everything.

Can we ever be good enough to be acceptable before our holy God? Pastor Chuck Smith answers that question in this installment of our series taken from his book, Why Grace Changes Everything.

Loss of a beloved senior pastor

As Sharon Markey and her six boys travel towards Poland in a crowded van, a last-minute decision to escape to Hungary instead requires them to walk across the border. Rejoicing as they approach safety, Sharon’s thoughts are on her husband, George Markey, Jr., still in Kyiv.

Pray unto our Creator God, our Lord Jesus Christ, and for the Holy Spirit to descend upon the situation in the Holy Land. Lift up Israel for godly wisdom in its response to the unprecedented recent attack from Iran.

After a terror-filled night, Sharon and her six boys flee Ternopil, moving farther from her husband, George Markey, Jr. She and George make a heartbreaking decision to leave behind a beloved family member—their dog, Jack.

Pastors and leaders at the Calvary Chapel Deep South Conference focused on loving God with all we are and on the sustaining power of God’s love.

While George Markey, Jr., is in Kyiv, now under martial law and curfew after the Russians invade, his wife Sharon and their boys spend the night in a bomb shelter as air raid sirens ring out in Ternopil. Exhausted, Sharon reaches her breaking point.

God has given us feelings, and that’s a good thing! But when our emotions start calling the shots in our lives, it’s time to put them in their place. Learn how to crush your emotions, especially in times of suffering, in this episode of Real Life TV with Jack Hibbs.

The day of the Russian invasion, bombing in Kyiv forced people to flee the city. Missionary George Markey, Jr., was one of them as he attempted to keep his promise of rejoining his wife, Sharon, in Ternopil.

The Jesus Music phenomenon helped to spread the Calvary Chapel movement into other cities in the 1970s. Many of the bands’ musicians performed in California cities and were instrumental in starting new churches there.

Following the advice of an Ukrainian army chaplain, Sharon and her sons evacuate Kyiv, where the Russian invasion was anticipated to begin, for a place she thought was safe—Ternopil, a city in western Ukraine near the Polish border.

Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia Daily Devotions inspired by the Word of God and teachings by Pastor Joe Focht.

Hippie musicians saved during the Jesus Movement began to form bands to share their newfound faith. Calvary Chapel Pastor Chuck Smith eagerly supported them in many ways, including forming Maranatha! Music.

February 25 marks the two-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In remembrance, Calvary Chapel Magazine debuts Part 1 of a 9-part series written by Sharon Markey, a missionary in Ukraine with her husband, George Markey, Jr. Although accustomed to years of Russian aggression, they never expected they would have to flee. Read their story here.

Known as a man of heartfelt prayer and worship, Pastor Daryl Nelson, founder of Calvary Chapel of Palm Beach, FL, entered into the presence of his Savior after 40 years of Spirit-filled service. While his family and friends are profoundly grieving, they celebrate the completion of his victorious race, knowing he is with the One he loved so much.

LoveSong members were drawn to faith in Jesus by the love and simple worship they witnessed at Calvary Chapel in the early 1970s. Once saved, the early Jesus Movement band decided to dedicate their musical talents to God.

Jeff Johnson, founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Downey, CA, passed away into Heaven on February 13, 2024, after a battle with cancer. He is remembered for faithfully teaching God’s Word and ably shepherding his growing church.