God, Make This Real to Me!

God, Make This Real to Me!

I was a young youth pastor at a United Methodist Church in New Jersey with what I believed was the best job in the whole world! I was fresh out of college and given the task of discipling students. Who could ask for more!? One Friday evening we took our students to a...
The Long Road to the Cross

The Long Road to the Cross

In the church calendar, we are now transitioning from Epiphany to Lent. Ash Wednesday marks the specific day for this transition. Lent consists of the 40 days (not including Sundays) leading up to Easter Sunday. This is our opportunity as followers of Christ to spend...
With Great Anticipation

With Great Anticipation

December tends to be a month of great anticipation, especially for children. The excitement building toward Christmas morning becomes more palpable as the month moves on until finally, the day arrives. Little feet pitter-patter through the halls, excited voices loudly...
Navigating the Unexpected

Navigating the Unexpected

“Expect the unexpected” and “Roll with the punches.” These are two phrases we have heard many times and more than likely said several times. The message being conveyed is that we do not necessarily know what is going to happen and yet we can manage ourselves in a way...