Peace Behind Locked Doors: A Sermon
Giving Pastor Bruce at Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church in NJ a break the week after Easter. I preached a message … Continue Reading Peace Behind Locked Doors: A Sermon
Catching up to the Win
“The Bondage Breaker” and “Every Man’s Battle”. Two of the more popular books in the christian arsenal on overcoming the … Continue Reading Catching up to the Win
Law’s Countdown
As much as I do believe grace is the bigger word, the more important word, the more impactful word from … Continue Reading Law’s Countdown
Sower, Seed and Soil: A Sermon
I helped out Bunker Hill Lutheran Brethren Church this past Sunday. I preached on the Parable of the Sower. It … Continue Reading Sower, Seed and Soil: A Sermon
1 John 2:29-3:10: A Sermon
This past Sunday, I was at my home church, Bethany Lutheran, preaching a message from 1 John.
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
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
Dear Church…
I’ve had a long week… Work’s been pretty crazy lately. I sit in a tiny 5 x 5 cubicle to … Continue Reading Dear Church…
Promises True AND Real
Some words on fighting off past thoughts with the real and true promises of God
Shoveling Snow
We are just about done with the worst snowstorm in NYC in years. By the time it’s all over, we’ll … Continue Reading Shoveling Snow
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…”
The Defeated Victor 