As many of you know, I was born and raised in New Jersey. I’ve often said that Jersey is a great state to be from…haha! But one thing I do miss is an authentic East Coast bagel. (Even just typing those words makes my mouth water!) Some good friends of mine from church returned from […]
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Today is Good Friday…the day that we remember the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus. Of course, that means Easter Sunday is just days away, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus…arguably the pinnacle of the Christian calendar. That leaves Saturday in the middle. Saturday doesn’t get a name like (Good) Friday and (Easter) Sunday. […]
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Life can sometimes seem quite vicious. I was twenty years old when my mother was diagnosed with cancer, and I still remember seeing my dad cry for the first time when he received that shocking news. Even though I’m a pastor, and I’ve “been around the block a few times,” it’s difficult for me […]
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Sometimes I think we get God all wrong. Let me explain… So often, we see God as this distant, detached, unfeeling being in the sky who stares off into space unaware of us mere mortals and our problems. Not true! Jesus Himself paints a very different picture of the heart of God in the […]
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I’ve been married for almost 20 years and I’m so grateful for my wife. She has put up with me all this time; she probably deserves some kind of an award! Along the way, I’ve learned some things about relationships, specifically the power of our words. What we say to our significant other can […]
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