Little Isabella studied the sticks along the curb strip and proudly held one up as treasure. “Stick!” She put it in the trunk of her little pink car and proceeded to pedal down the block. Next, she spied a stone in the driveway and got out to claim it as her own. “Stone!” So it...
“…he began to draw back and separate himself…because he was afraid…”(Galatians 2:12) When I was a teen, “Granny G.” (as I called her) lived directly behind my house. My frequent visits wore a path across the yard to her doorstep where I was met with welcoming arms and twinkling eyes. She was wise yet had...
This past Saturday kicked off our NJ Saints Prison Ministry season. As we traveled to Sussex Correctional Institution in Delaware, we faced some adversities. The first one was that some of our teammates were unable to make it, leaving us a little light on players. The second one was that the forecast called for rain...
In the story of Demons being cast into Swine, Mark 5:1-20, the people were so afraid of what it would mean to have Jesus around, they begged Him to leave. Their only concern was for themselves. They were more concerned about what losing their possessions (the swine) would mean to their livelihood. They did not...
Recently I attended a beautiful Seder dinner during Passover. We all had a plate set before us on a white table cover with candles and flowers. There were four cups for wine and a bowl of salt water. On our plate was a piece of roasted lamb, some charoset, horseradish, parsley and some matzos. The...
As Dana and I watched and observed the last couples’ event I was telling Dana the Holy Spirit really spoke to me differently this time. I was able to share at the end the parallel that the Lord showed me and even though we have done this event before and slightly altered it, the lesson the...
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (II Timothy 4:7, ESV) We live near the high school, so spring means that we see budding track stars running past our house in training every day. One day the Lord said in a still small voice was, “Whose race...
“…for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” (Philippians 4:11) On his fourth birthday, my son got a rocking horse, complete with a plastic “wooden” fence attached as the base. This was the big gift that year and it was a huge hit. He rode and rocked that horse ‘til I thought for...
Have you ever been let down by someone’s promise? You’re expecting something to be followed through, only to find out later it never happened. Unfortunately, it happens far more than it should. It could come from our elected officials, co-workers, friends, or even family. It can be disappointing and even frustrating. Sometimes, it can even...
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.Psalms 91:1, 4 NKJV Oil and water do not mix. There are scientific facts...
