Trust
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A New Chapter
It has been 19 days since my wife and I announced to the teens and the church we serve that we will be stepping out of our roles as Youth Pastor’s and stepping into a new role as Youth Alive… Continue reading
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Redemption
“Why are you looking for the living among the dead?” asked the men. “He is not here, but he has risen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee, saying, ‘It is necessary that the Son of Man… Continue reading
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The Greatest Feast
“You don’t think this is a silly idea, right?” “Mike, don’t forget the pie that’s going to my grandparents!” “Who wants desert?!” “Rachel, I think I just ate some ice or something in your pie…” “Why are there plastic babies… Continue reading
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Letting Go of Fear
As I stand on the shore of the beach and the waters of the ocean cool my sunburnt feet, I stare out into the horizon and remember an audio I love called “Bring Me To The Horizon” by Chris Brady.… Continue reading
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When Reality Hits
A week ago my wife and I took a two day trip and stayed near Hershey, PA. We stayed at a nice bed and breakfast on a horse farm, and we were ten minutes away from Hershey Park. We spent… Continue reading
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The Darkest Valley
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.”-Psalm 23 It’s 12:45am and I was suddenly awaken from my sleep. I walked out of the bedroom to get a glass… Continue reading
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Switching Chapters
When people ask me “How are you doing?“, it’s really hard to describe how I’m feeling with a one word emotion. I’ve started to come accustomed to sharing this analogy. Imagine you are a writer and you give the editor… Continue reading
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Now What?
The cards are opened. The food has been eaten. The out of town family is gone, and we said goodbye & see you soon to our little girl Leah. As my wife and I were walking the other night, I… Continue reading
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Holding On To Hope
“Congratulations!” “She’s so cute!” “She has your eyes!” Those were phrases my wife and I were looking forward to hear, not, “I’m sorry for your loss.” “My heart breaks for you two.” “I have no words.” In three hours, our… Continue reading
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The Importance Of Prayer
Let’s be honest, all of us who proclaim to be Christians have had moments/seasons when it was hard to pray. David, who was considered “a man after God’s own heart”, went two plus years without praying to God (Read 1st… Continue reading
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