by Pastor Adam Burt | Aug 19, 2026 | The Blog
Author and podcaster Cathy Heller famously said, “The opposite of depression is not happiness, it’s purpose.” I tend to agree with her, and so would another guy you may have heard of, Michael Phelps. He’s the most decorated Olympian of all time: 28 medals, and 23 of...
by Pastor Adam Burt | Jul 30, 2026 | The Blog
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” -Proverbs 3:5–6 I recently read the story of Dennis Wong. Dennis was a Division II collegiate football player....
by Pastor Dottie Flanagan | Jul 21, 2026 | The Blog
Christmas in July has been around for a while. Did you ever wonder who dreamed this up in the first place? Come to find out, it was started in 1933 at a girls’ camp in North Carolina. The first Christmas in July included Christmas Carols and a Christmas tree...
by Pastor Dottie Flanagan | Jun 22, 2026 | The Blog
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...
by NJ Site Admin | Jun 18, 2026 | The Blog
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...
by Pastor Adam Burt | Jun 4, 2026 | The Blog
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...
