Category Archives: New Beginnings

Keep God as Your Compass

When we lose our sense of direction we can become confused and disoriented on our journey, especially without a compass. How in God’s creation did Columbus journey to America? He must have had a compass along with facing many storms in the ocean. God’s Word has been my compass and giving me the direction inContinue reading “Keep God as Your Compass”

Balance is Essential

Being balanced usually keeps us in line or at least moving straight ahead at an even pace. Have you ever drove really fast in your car only to find the steering shot, the car or truck vibrating and wobbling like some carnival ride? You realize the front end alignment is out of whack and itContinue reading “Balance is Essential”

A Good Reminder

If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. Proverbs 15:31 NLT Have you ever met somebody that seems to know it all and always has an answer for everything? They have an “I’m right you’re wrong attitude” or just like to plain argue about anything and everything. That’s rightContinue reading “A Good Reminder”

Be Alert and Watchful – Pray

Be Alert and Watchful – Pray Spritual battles and the power of temptation are real in our lives. One of the big differences of increased warfare is when we pursue God for truth with passion. Why is that? “For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evilContinue reading “Be Alert and Watchful – Pray”

Too Much Stress can Blow a Fuse

You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.Psalms 18:28 NIV Stress can cause us to eventually become burned out. You may be juggling too many things in your life such as too much multi-tasking at work or even home. Wearing too many hats and never learning to say, “no”.Thinking youContinue reading “Too Much Stress can Blow a Fuse”

Be on Guard!

Be on Guard! There are sins for a season that may bring you back into bondage! “We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ we were set free fromContinue reading “Be on Guard!”

Only the Work of God’s Spirit can Quench and Fill Your Thirst.

Hunger and thirst are two necessities that we need to survive along with oxygen and air. I went to the beach yesterday and the sun was hot. My body soon became thirsty often filling up with water and San Pellogrino seltzer. Without the water I would become thirsty, irritable, and tired. There was an oldContinue reading “Only the Work of God’s Spirit can Quench and Fill Your Thirst.”

The Honor to be Free!

Freedom Is a Gift That Should Never Be Taken For Granted! May we continue to defend and fight for our Freedom in this great land God has Blessed us with and the USA. Happy 250th Birthday America!July 4, 1776. “Liberty, once lost, is lost forever”.John Adams A quote I heard, “We can either attend anotherContinue reading “The Honor to be Free!”

Time to Build Sandcastles

Congratulations to so many who graduated recently. It’s Time to Build Sandcastles! A new chapter begins in your life including those around you who help stay the course. For most of you it wasn’t easy, but your goal was accomplished, including those adults who work and have a family. Not just young teens in highContinue reading “Time to Build Sandcastles”

God’s Glory

GOD’S GLORY “The heavens declare the glory of God. The earth brings forth his craftsmanship (or handiwork)….” Psalm 19:1 Have you ever doubted that God is real or that He even exists? For many, people were taught that God is found in a church building or a sanctuary. Others wonder if God is real andContinue reading “God’s Glory”

God’s Name

Why is Gods name or his son Jesus Christ name used in vain so often in conversation? Gods nature is HolyHis character is holy and righteous.God’s name is special, it carries His personal identity. We fail to realize how seriously it is to use the Lord’s name in vain. Why is is that Jesus isContinue reading “God’s Name”

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King of Kings

Over 2000 years ago the Son of God was being praised and hailed as they shouted, ‘ Hosanna in the Highest!’ The following week the same crowd was shouting ‘Crucify Him, Crucify Him!’ Christ was then nailed to a cross. Jesus died not because of the hard hearted, angry people; but to do the willContinue reading “King of Kings”

The Right Foundation Keeps You Strong and Firm

Remember the old fairy tale of the three little pigs? The big bad wolf said, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down!” If you had the right foundation you were golden. The brick house with a concrete foundation stood the test. I’ve seen several trees crash and fall due to severalContinue reading “The Right Foundation Keeps You Strong and Firm”

Great ICE Testimonies

Some powerful testimonies here!Prison ministry with ICE does make a difference for Christ! We help withsupport in a local prison ministry.Thanks Chaplain Danny for your faithfulness!

Dunamis Power

Do you remember the first time you drove a bike, vehicle, boat, with power? The feeling was so awesome as if you could take on the world. There is a great responsibility when it comes to handling power, whether it is used for good or bad. I remember my first power bike was a miniContinue reading “Dunamis Power”

Lot Chose Selfishness-Greed

Lot lifted up his eyes and saw all the valley of the Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere—this was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah—like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt as you go to Zoar. [11] So Lot chose for himself all the valley of the Jordan, andContinue reading “Lot Chose Selfishness-Greed”

Stay in Your Lane!

Heading into the New Year 2026 will be exciting depending how you look at the challenges! If you have heart and a passion for what you do then start building, designing, selling, solving complex issues, etc. Degrees are important, but lack of excellence has no excuse even if it takes you 120 years to buildContinue reading “Stay in Your Lane!”

Joy To The World The Lord Is Come Let Earth Receive Her King !

The days and times were dark. King Herod was out to find Jesus not to worship him but to destroy him. The light is Jesus Christ, a baby born in the flesh, fully God and fully human. “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, as He already existed in theContinue reading “Joy To The World The Lord Is Come Let Earth Receive Her King !”

Power in Praise

This year truly has been a challenge and struggle for many, not just a few.Everything is not okay in the world we are living in today. Listening to the lies of ‘pop psychology’ such as I’m okay, you’re okay” will not get you through reality, only unrealistic expectations. King David penned many Psalms when heContinue reading “Power in Praise”

The Finishing Touch

God’s Work is Art in your Life to Create a Masterpiece. A Handiwork! For those who are artistic with painting, drawing, writing, singing, orchestra, pottery, design, architecture etc. There is always a goal in sight. The final touches or finished product. John Williams the former conductor, writer, composer of the Boston Pops wrote the iconicContinue reading “The Finishing Touch”

Keep God as Your Compass

When we lose our sense of direction we can become confused and disoriented on our journey, especially without a compass. How in God’s creation did Columbus journey to North America? He must have had a compass along with facing many storms in the ocean. God’s Word has been my compass and giving me the directionContinue reading “Keep God as Your Compass”

Christ is the ROCK-PETRA

The Church Will Not Be Defeated How often when we think of church we drive by or enter a church sanctuary and think of church.What is church? Is it a mere building or is it an invisible kingdom here on earth until Jesus Christ’s return? We learned last week that Jesus Christ is the headContinue reading “Christ is the ROCK-PETRA”

God Knows Your Unknown

Have you ever wanted something so bad or would try to force the issue only to see what you wanted would fall apart? You didn’t understand why it happened, because during the process it was very frustrating and nobody had the answers you were looking for. You were getting ready to retire and move butContinue reading “God Knows Your Unknown”

An Inside Job

Change Comes When We Decide we’re Powerless The great experience about living in New England or the Northeast is the changing of the seasons. Just when we get tired of winter or summer, spring and fall seem to bring relief from both extremes of the heat and freezing temperatures. If we want change in ourContinue reading “An Inside Job”

When We are Weak – He is Strong

This story is from 2018. Yesterday, I visited an old friend of mine from a church I used to pastor. I recently discovered he is battling lung cancer along with many other complications. With everything he is struggling with he lit up the room with laughter and memories. As he sat in his wheelchair inContinue reading “When We are Weak – He is Strong”

Worry Doesn’t Get You Anywhere

Worry Doesn’t Change A Thing, But Faith Does! “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? [26] Look at the birds of the air; they do notContinue reading “Worry Doesn’t Get You Anywhere”

Iron Sharpens Iron Be A Friend

The most loneliest people are not necessarily hermits or the ones who live by themselves. Some of the loneliest people are in large crowds such as concerts, sporting events, parties, church, etc. Several famous people such as actors, entertainers, sports figures, Pastors, CEO’s. There is a price for leadership at the top and usually lonelinessContinue reading “Iron Sharpens Iron Be A Friend”

Be Alert and Watchful- PRAY

Spritual battles and the power of temptation are real in our lives. One of the big differences of increased warfare is when we pursue God for truth with passion. Why is that? “For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was aContinue reading “Be Alert and Watchful- PRAY”

Give Me Oil in My Lamp

You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.Psalms 18:28 NIV Stress can cause us to eventually become burned out. You may be juggling too many things in your life such as too much multi-tasking at work or home doing long hours or even wearing too many hats and never learningContinue reading “Give Me Oil in My Lamp”

Gloating over a Man’s Downfall is not Wise

If you have notice the viral video of two people caught together on video cam at a Cold Play concert this past week at Gillette stadium. Both are married and a prominent CEO was caught with another woman. The man has a wife and three children. The woman who is not his wife is knownContinue reading “Gloating over a Man’s Downfall is not Wise”

The Air I Breathe 

There is nothing like a cool  summer breeze. The ocean air by the beach comes in a fresh wind. Its like it clears out your mind and renews a fresh sense hope. Sometimes it is so hazy, hot, and humid that the air can become too unbearable to breathe, that and we long for theContinue reading “The Air I Breathe “

Dad’s Day to Rejoice!

Father’s Day is a time to reflect and honor your father. For some of you this may not be easy. For others you relationship with your dad has been awesome, yet not perfect. Anyone can be a father, but it takes a loving dad to raise, care, and support their children. Dad’s are wired differentContinue reading “Dad’s Day to Rejoice!”

National Revival USA

The next spiritual awakening will be in the streets of USA not in buildings made by man! This awakening will bring forgiveness, reconciliation, restoration like never before. It will not be political, or have church bureaucracy or politics. We will see a lifestyle of change through the power of God’s Spirit. The altar will beContinue reading “National Revival USA”

Dunamis Power

Do you remember the first time you drove a bike, vehicle, boat, with power? The feeling was so awesome as if you could take on the world. There is a great responsibility when it comes to handling power, whether it is used for good or bad. I remember my first power bike was a miniContinue reading “Dunamis Power”

Worrying Divides The Mind

An easy way to get distracted is to worry and to allow anxiety to control your thoughts and life. Worrying does not do anything for us, but to make us upset, can cause sickness, can drive a person to drink, make us depressed, and so much more. We can lack faith and subtly lose hope.Continue reading “Worrying Divides The Mind”

The Grip of Fear

Have you ever been in the woods or hiking and suddenly a wolf, coyote, bear, or deer comes thrashing across your path. Unless your a hunter, you suddenly freeze and dear not move and fear rises up within. I remember a time when I went to enter my place and a slithering, long black snakeContinue reading “The Grip of Fear”

CONFLICTING CURRENTS

Have you ever gone swimming in the ocean or a large river only to get trapped in a current or undertow? How could this be? You’re saying to yourself”, Everything appeared to be calm”! All of a sudden, a whirlpool or riptide sucks you under water and you begin to panic because you are nearlyContinue reading “CONFLICTING CURRENTS”

When Jesus died on the cross, it was a solemn moment in History

Jesus Christ paid the price for the penalty of sin in full and was a shadow, a copy of things to come.The Passover Lamb. The Son of God not just a prophet, a priest, or king, but the Messiah that was foretold years ago in the old testament. The best part about good Friday wasContinue reading “When Jesus died on the cross, it was a solemn moment in History”

Keeping The Main Focus

It has been a while since I last wrote here, so I wanted to give a brief update on some of the exciting things that are happening in our lives. After several years of being distracted, not necessarily distracted by bad things, but taking care of business, helping with the needs of others, taking careContinue reading “Keeping The Main Focus”