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  • Christians are about to enter the season of Lent which leads us to the most glorious celebration of our calendar – Resurrection Day. Many get all excited about Christmas, making a big build-up to the holiday but when Easter arrives,… Continue reading

  • Quiet Before The Storm?

    There are few things more impressive than a major thunderstorm. Standing in the sunlight, looking to the west, you can see the clouds billowing high into the sky. Ominously, the sky begins to darken, birds grow still, then there is… Continue reading

  • An Insult to Christ Jesus

    Are you attempting to live as a Christian without being one? Millions of people admire the teaching of Jesus that elevates human dignity, that calls for compassion for the poor and the weak. But, at the same time they reject… Continue reading

  • Recovering Peace

    One of the evidences of the Spirit’s life at work in us that is frequently forgotten is the third one: peace! Remember the list? “Love, joy, peace, patience?” (Galatians 5:22) Disciples can enjoy peace in this life. One of the… Continue reading

  • Re-discovering Salvation

    “I once was lost, but now I’m found; was blind, but now I see!” are the words in which John Newton exults in his transformation from slave ship captain to forgiven child of God. His story is but one in… Continue reading

  • Re-thinking Sin

    I’ve never murdered anybody. I don’t cheat on my wife. I’m nice to kids and animals. Yet, the Bible says, “Jerry, you are a sinner!” That’s because sin is not what we often think it is. We believe that sin… Continue reading

  • The Big Ten

    Rules make us complain but what a chaotic world it is where law and order break down! When I was having our deck rebuilt, I chafed at some of the silly regulations that our town had for construction. However, at… Continue reading

  • Enough? More? Ample Provision!

    Last night Bev and I drove over to our local diner (you gotta love those NJ diners) to eat.  For a reasonable $10, they serve soup, salad, main meal, and dessert! Yes, that’s all in the price of the meal.… Continue reading

  • Today’s miracle

    Today’s miracle Everyday needs a miracle. Surprised?  Isn’t knowing the Lord, being kept in His mercies, and having the assurance of eternal life a miracle?  If we define miracle as ‘a divine intervention’ then our salvation is a daily miracle!… Continue reading

  • With His Mighty Hand

    The American Revolution is celebrated in the United States as a victory.  The crown of England notes it as a defeat. George Washington is our hero, England’s traitor. The same incident in history looks very different to various people. The… Continue reading