The Gospel in Being a Christian
"Failure as a Christian is NOT an option. It's a guarantee."
Advent Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7
Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, … Continue Reading Advent Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7
Tension
Around this time last year, I was getting ready for a road trip. I was hoping to see my brother … Continue Reading Tension
The Last Church Plant Memoir: An End and a Beginning
Well… This is it. What begin on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 with our very first church service, came to a … Continue Reading The Last Church Plant Memoir: An End and a Beginning
Church Plant Memoirs: Communion Reunion
Five weeks ago, something that I can only describe as miraculous happened. We held an honest to goodness church service … Continue Reading Church Plant Memoirs: Communion Reunion
Church Plant Memoirs: Switching on the Worshipper
Most of you that do know me, know that I am the church treasurer (among other things) for our NYC … Continue Reading Church Plant Memoirs: Switching on the Worshipper
Church Spires and Water Towers
Every Sunday before our current pandemic overtook us, I’d take my typical forty-minute Sunday drive from Staten Island into Manhattan … Continue Reading Church Spires and Water Towers
And So It Begins…
God put in place a plan for us. It was a plan for rescue. It was a plan that only … Continue Reading And So It Begins…
“Inside” Coronavirus
Have you ever heard the term, “inside baseball?” It’s American slang that refers to the minutiae and detailed inner workings … Continue Reading “Inside” Coronavirus
A High-Definition God
It’s Saturday evening, March 21st, 2020. We are closing out the first week of this coronavirus pandemic here in NYC. … Continue Reading A High-Definition God
THE CHF Articles: Dear Pastors… Give ’em Gospel!
Dear Pastors, You don’t know me. Well, maybe some of you do. For those that do, I hope you can … Continue Reading THE CHF Articles: Dear Pastors… Give ’em Gospel!
“The Gospel and the Tramp”
I know our main inspiration comes from the Spirit of God illuminating the Scriptures we’ve been given. But sometimes, God shows us pictures of his gracious nature in other things, like books we read, people we meet, even movies we watch. It’s almost like finding a reflection of God’s true grace in these things…
Sharpen this!
Seems with each passing year, its harder and harder for me to put coherent thoughts together down on paper. I’ve written here and there, but not like I have in the past. I’m really struggling right now wanting to say something about Christian brotherhood…
My Heart Issues
“Now, I have a heart that still functions, because of something outside of me, now placed within me. Something that gave me new life, a new hope.”
A Lonely Theologian of the Cross
“Maybe I just don’t play act all that well. I just couldn’t keep the “tomb” whitewashed enough when I knew I had so many dead bones inside.”
The CHF Articles: Squandering Grace
Roughly three years ago, I began a journey. The journey was losing weight. I’ve mentioned it in writings here, and … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Squandering Grace
How God Moves: A Sermon
Pastor was out, so I filled in with a message about Adam & Eve’s fall towards grace. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!
The CHF Articles: Stop Sign Theology.
Stop Sign Theology. All I need to know about your spiritual condition, I can discover by watching you drive your … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Stop Sign Theology.
The CHF Articles: Un-Joyfully God’s
How many of you Christians out there are barely holding it together?I know the inclination should be towards joy and … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Un-Joyfully God’s
Church Plant Memoirs: Just Another Church?
There aren’t any Christians that wouldn’t cheer the idea of another church. It’s like a rallying cry that the kingdom is … Continue Reading Church Plant Memoirs: Just Another Church?
What I Found At The Bottom of My Glass…
Sitting at a dimly lit bar, drinking a Newcastle Ale, I can feel the allure of being here. It’s lunchtime. … Continue Reading What I Found At The Bottom of My Glass…
Luther’s Catechism: Talking the 8th
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so … Continue Reading Luther’s Catechism: Talking the 8th
NYC Checkpoint Keep Rich People From Leaving The State
Today, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, used the 1 billion … Continue Reading NYC Checkpoint Keep Rich People From Leaving The State
Finding Satisfaction in Desolate Places: A Sermon
Preaching once again in my home Church. The topic? Loaves and Fish.
