More Christ in Christmas

In the midst of the chaos of the holidays, whether it is crowded shops or fun Christmas parties, we can get caught up and stressed out when we should be experiencing joy. After Thanksgiving I put up my tree, get the lights and decorations up, and my favorite...

Give Thanks To The Lord

Psalm 107:1-3 1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good,For His lovingkindness is everlasting.  2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary.  3 And gathered from the lands,From the east and from...

Don’t Forget Where You Came From!

I recently had a chance to go and witness my friend Joe and Anna’s 23 year wedding vow renewal. It was awesome to see all his family and friends there in Connecticut and support them. As I began to listen to their story the first thing he said was, “Do you guys...

No Shortcuts

I’ve heard it said that patience is a virtue… Waiting can be a difficult thing in a world where everything is at your fingertips. We’re living in a time where things are easily accessible : all we have to do is point and click or chat with our...

Don’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover

Don’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover By: Shino Prater When I first moved to New Jersey and began to settle into my new neighborhood, I started meeting those that live around me. As I made my rounds everybody began to tell me about one of our notorious...