Some days are tough. Some are long. This one was both. It wasn’t the worst I’ve ever been through, but it was the worst in a recent stretch of days that were going fairly well, and I was looking forward to calling it a night. I felt defeated and cranky, but just then the Holy…
Read moreEcclesiastes 3:1-8 (KJV) ” To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill, and a…
Read moreWhat does freedom look like in your everyday life? For me, freedom is a deep sense of peace from God. It’s acknowledging He has removed all my sins, past, present and future. It’s resting in His love and giving myself permission to enjoy each day. Praising Him no matter…
Read moreHurricane Irene came to our NJ town. And afterwards so did the President and Governor. The aftermath of flooding left our neighborhoods destroyed, people displaced, businesses ruined. But the devastation was selective. While some areas were devastated, others were spared. Among the many affected were two churches. In both cases,…
Read moreMay I be a “September 12th” person. Yesterday we remembered the 10th anniversary of September 11. There were many services, memorials, TV specials, and movies to commemorate this life-changing event in our American history. Most Americans spent at least a few moments honoring those who died in these attacks and…
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