Christmas Psalm: Psalm 110:1–4
The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” The LORD … Continue Reading Christmas Psalm: Psalm 110:1–4
Consider This Christmas Eve…
Before the festivities start tonight, consider three thing: Consider Your Failings. Consider your doubts and struggles to be good parents, … Continue Reading Consider This Christmas Eve…
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
Pastoral Material?
“So here I am, a redeemed sinner, a defeated victor, wrestling a little deeper with the idea of pastor ministry. I think about all that it implies…”
Advent Psalms: Psalm 126
When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with … Continue Reading Advent Psalms: Psalm 126
Advent Psalm: Psalm 85
LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of your people; … Continue Reading Advent Psalm: Psalm 85
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
Communion Reunion: Church Plant Memoirs
Five weeks ago, something that I can only describe as miraculous happened. We held an honest to goodness church service … Continue Reading Communion Reunion: Church Plant Memoirs
NYC Checkpoint Keeps 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 Keeps Rich People From Leaving The State
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
