Getting A Head Start…
This is an incredible time of year, isn’t it? The sense of hope and optimism in a sea of bad … Continue Reading Getting A Head Start…
Preaching From Failure
I preach sometimes. I don’t know if that makes me a “preacher”, but on occasion, sure enough, I do preach … Continue Reading Preaching From Failure
No Hiding Places
“You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.” – Psalm 90:8 You … Continue Reading No Hiding Places
The Battle Song of Jehoshaphat: A Sermon
Back at Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church, giving the pastor a well-deserved rest day. I has the opportunity to talk about … Continue Reading The Battle Song of Jehoshaphat: A Sermon
My Imperfect Heart
I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. … Continue Reading My Imperfect Heart
Generosity: A Sermon
I had the honor of visiting Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church in Succasunna, NJ this 2021 Reformation Day, where I had … Continue Reading Generosity: A Sermon
Sunday Rest…
We are made in God’s image. He said so in Genesis Chapter 1. The very last thing He did was … Continue Reading Sunday Rest…
A Christian Death Wish
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” – Philippians 1:21 Last night, my wife and I … Continue Reading A Christian Death Wish
Tempted? Wash Your Face!: A Sermon
First time preaching in a while. Thankful to be a help for a pastor who needed a coverage. My main … Continue Reading Tempted? Wash Your Face!: A Sermon
“It’s Just Not Worth It…”
A few years ago I was heading to work in Manhattan. My typical commute involved a bus ride to the … Continue Reading “It’s Just Not Worth It…”
Psalm 88’s Desperate Ending
O LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. Let my prayer come before you; … Continue Reading Psalm 88’s Desperate Ending
Promises True AND Real
Some words on fighting off past thoughts with the real and true promises of God
Our Perfect Resolution Keeper
New Year Devotional – For all life’s difficulties, there’s something about January 1 that renews people’s hope. It symbolizes a … Continue Reading Our Perfect Resolution Keeper
Loving The Unlovable
It is a “gift” to us, for someone to know us, the real us, the us that doesn’t love well, the us that is full of flaws, to then still be loved by that someone.
The CHF Articles: What Does God Get?
We need to remember that we belong to God by Grace Alone. It’s not by our best works. Not by … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: What Does God Get?
Advent Psalms: Psalm 89:1-5
I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.” You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant: ‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.’” Selah Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones! – Psalm 89:1-5
The Defeated Victor 