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Divine Attire

As a woman who definitely appreciates beautiful clothing, it isn’t surprising I’m drawn to the scripture found in Colossians. Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness...

MAKE YOUR LAST GAME YOUR BEST GAME

In 2 Timothy, the Apostle Paul looks back on his life and says: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7 ESV) On December 28, 2000, the Atlanta Thrashers were about to face the New York Rangers at Madison Square...

What’s Your One Thing?

Looking back in the rearview mirror of my life, I remember one conversation with my junior hockey coach that profoundly impacted me. His name was Bert Templeton. I had a love-hate relationship with Coach. I hated him because he demanded so much from me, and I loved...
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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