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GOD LOVES CRACKED POTS

The scripture I want to start with is Isaiah 64:8: "Oh Lord, You are our Father; we are the clay, You are the Potter; we are all the work of Your hands." When I read this scripture, the picture that came to mind was from the movie Ghost. How many of you remember that...

Never Out of Style

In fashion, styles come in and then they go out. Sometimes they stick around for a few years; sometimes the very next year, they are out of style. But do you know what never goes out of style? It’s the Gospel. It’s not in one year and out the next. Jesus’s words,...

GET UP

“For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.” Proverbs 24:16 Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me. Micah 7:8 There are moments in all of...
Get out of the Boat!

Get out of the Boat!

We are called to live extraordinary lives, but for that to happen we have to get out of the boat. Step out of our comfort zone into those uncharted waters. Jesus is waiting to meet you and he will...

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Gorillas and sin make bad pets

Gorillas and sin make bad pets

I'm an animal guy. I’m all in when it comes to God’s beauty and wonder in the animal kingdom. We have 2 dogs, Bentley our beautiful Golden Retriever, and Fez, some kind of Cocker Spaniel mix, but we...

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Ya Wanna Go?

Ya Wanna Go?

Hockey is one of those throwback sports from a different era. In a day and age where concussions and player safety are in the forefront of people’s minds, Hockey preserves the most ancient (some may...

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Speak words of Life

Speak words of Life

My husband Jim’s father was a very wise man. One of the life lessons he taught him at a young age was, your tongue can be your worst enemy. Once you say something you can’t take it back. The bible...

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Prince and The Glory of God

Prince and The Glory of God

I have to admit it, growing up in suburban Detroit back in the 80's I was a big fan of Prince. That guy was 'the bomb'! He made the color purple chic, and was even able to rock that Austin Powers...

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Do Something Great!

Shino Prater  - Do something great today! Have you ever been afraid to do something great for God? There is always that moment: there’s an obstacle in front of you and you question, “should I go...

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The Lost Dog

The Lost Dog

My daughter Elizabeth is an animal nut; I don’t know how else to put it. The joke in our home is that Elizabeth, “loves animals and tolerates people.” Maybe not a biblical view but we’re still...

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A tale of two Adams

My name is Adam, I never cared much for the name as a kid. I think my parents chose the name not for any biblical reason but because I was born several months premature. They were scrambling for a...

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Divine Attire

As a woman who definitely appreciates beautiful clothing it isn’t surprising that I’m drawn to the scripture found in Colossians 3:12 which says, “therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly...

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Standing Like Tom Brady

Standing Like Tom Brady

Having been the NY Jets chaplain for the past seven years, I’ve acquired a ‘mild disdain/hate’ for what I will refer to as the “evil empire” aka, the New England Patriots. I know I’m a pastor and...

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Fit for a Miracle

Fit for a Miracle

This Sunday due to the weather advisory for the Greater New York City Area both our morning services won’t be meeting physically at our respective locations. Instead we saw the opportunity to move...

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