Eric, who has served our local congregation as our Youth pastor since August, 2010 announced his resignation on Sunday. He came to us just out of college with the fresh enthusiasm that is the strength of the young! He saw… Continue reading

Hupomone (hoop·om·on·ay). Go ahead, say it aloud! Hupomone! Fun, isn’t it?  It is a word of Koine (coin- ay) Greek. (the language in which the New Testament was first written)  It’s a compound word;  a prefix meaning ‘under,‘ and a… Continue reading

In a lifetime of Christian ministry, I’ve heard and done a lot of speaking! Some of those messages changed me.  The sermon preached I heard 40 years ago still inspires. The text was about a warrior named Eleazar of Dodai,… Continue reading

 Politics is full of dirty tricks and power plays.  The level of media attention being given to NJ Governor Chris Christie over allegations that he played some petty games with rivals is rather strange to me.  Is he the first… Continue reading

Knowing how our emotions work, understanding the ongoing effect of past experiences, learning about our personality can be quite useful. Therapists give us tools that aid in overcoming self-destructive ways and addictions. But, Freud is no replacement for Jesus Christ!… Continue reading

What’s the best news that you have heard?  Near the top of the list are things like the birth of a child, the discovery of love, or a recovery of a very ill person.  Somewhat further down are moments of… Continue reading

Dad loved bright rooms!  I don’t think he ever bought a light bulb that was not a 100 watt. When I visited his house I found every light in the room switched on.  The idea of accent lighting was lost… Continue reading

Let me ask you an ‘in your face’ kind of question. Have you ever been instrumental in bringing a person to a living relationship with Christ Jesus?  It is not my intent or motive to create guilt, but I am… Continue reading

Life is more complex in 2014, no doubt.  Yes, there are things that take the labor out of our day, but skills to operate all those ‘labor saving’ devices have to be learned, and then they must be kept in… Continue reading

Many Christians from my tribe use this phrase to qualify their decisions: “I felt led…” It explains their choice to seek out a new church, to justify their purchase of a new car;  to make all kinds of important life… Continue reading