Did I Tell You I Love You Today?
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Did I Tell You I Love You Today?

I enjoy reading older, out of print books that I have to purchase used on eBay. One book usually leads to the next when the author makes reference to a title. Often, the unknown book can be a disappointment. […]

Being Strong in Body, Mind, and Spirit
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Being Strong in Body, Mind, and Spirit

I realize how important it is to be strong in body, mind, and spirit. It’s not enough to be strong in one area of your life. It seems if one part of our life suffers, the other areas will also suffer. […]

Memories of Love
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Memories of Love

When I was born, my maternal grandmother received me in her arms and bathed me. I was born in her home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her home was my spiritual refuge, and on her kitchen table I always saw food and her open Bible. […]

Draw Near to Me
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Draw Near to Me

We all need to stay close to God, especially during these times of instability and uncertainty. One can feel loneliness even when having great success. […]

Power in Repentance
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Power in Repentance

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed The 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. It was a list of 95 sentences that he believed. This was the eve of All Saints Day and he knew the church would be packed full of worshippers the next day. […]

Better Than Good
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Better Than Good

The road to Jericho was not an easy one to travel. Descending from Jerusalem to Jericho is like walking down an unpaved, mountainside path full of twisting turns and loose rocks under your feet. It’s not an easy environment to navigate the 18-mile trek. […]

Pray - Can I Pray For You?
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Pray - Can I Pray For You?

Our Haitian worship leaders pray at the beginning of each church service: “Praise the Lord! We are not in a hospital and we are not in a prison!” Yes, praise the Lord! Those are two places that are undesirable and uncomfortable. […]

Keys to Serving Success
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Keys to Serving Success

The first key to serving success is having a willingness to serve. Serving God on the mission field was an easy way for me to step into ministry. I first did physical tasks and later grew in ministry gifts and higher management. […]

Power In The Word
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Power In The Word

The summer of 1973, my family was living in West Boylston, Massachusetts, and my parents were the directors of Camp Woodhaven. In July, on a steamy summer day, they loaded us children into a 1964 Ford Econoline van and drove us three miles to Lake Waushacum to go swimming. […]

I've Got Questions
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I've Got Questions

Jesus asked 307 questions throughout Scripture. I love questions because they help us learn and stretch our thinking. As I examine the questions Jesus asked, I see three that stand out to help us better understand ourselves. Why are you afraid? Who do you say I am? What do you want me to do for you? […]

Life is Good
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Life is Good

There is a song the musical group The Hoppers sing: “Life is good ‘cause God is…life is good ‘cause I’m His.” The Bible says in Psalm 40:8, “I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” Yes, I love life. I love God. I love His will for my life. […]

Drinking the Cup of Salvation
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Drinking the Cup of Salvation

The Easter season is a special time for believers to be reflective regarding their faith. It is a time to embrace the Lord to be strengthened by Him. We need to embrace the Lord and remember our covenant relationship with Him every day of our lives. […]

Praise You in this Storm
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Praise You in this Storm

This past summer during the pandemic, all of my ministry events were cancelled. I felt like I was being punished. Maybe you had the same feeling; your life was put on hold and all of your dreams and goals were crushed. So many students who had worked for years preparing for college had their plans cancelled. […]

Love Changes Everything
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Love Changes Everything

Sometimes it takes a new experience to gain a fresh perspective. I’ve been to many weddings prior to the marriage of my son Luc and his bride, Sydney. What are the common ingredients to a wedding ceremony? […]

Can Your God Rescue You?
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Can Your God Rescue You?

Almost four years ago, I sat in the office of Dr. Daniel at Harvard Vanguard Hospital in the Boston area, and he said to me, “You need to reboot your brain.” I thought to myself, “What? My brain is not working?” I was there because I knew something was wrong. […]

Your Faithfulness is Greater
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Your Faithfulness is Greater

Reflecting back on 2020 is like looking into a hall of mirrors. There’s so much to reflect upon, yet so much you cannot overlook. Personally, 2020 will go down as the year of greater faithfulness. First is Godʼs faithfulness to us, and then our faithfulness to Him. […]

Growing Up as a Pastor's Kid
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Growing Up as a Pastor's Kid

In my mind, I have an image imprinted of my father always wearing a suit jacket when he served as a pastor. On Sundays, he would wear a suit, dress shirt, and tie. I respected him for the role he played in the community. […]

Foundations for Growth
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Foundations for Growth

If you were asked to build the strongest building possible, how would you start the endeavor? Looking at other buildings similar to what you hope to build would be wise. […]

Give of Your Best
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Give of Your Best

The words to an old song say: “Give of your best to the Master, give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service; Consecrate every part!” What’s your best? […]

Honoring Anna DiPietro
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Honoring Anna DiPietro

Proverbs 22:1 says, “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” On June 20, 2020, my grandmother, Anna DiPietro, passed away at the age of 99. […]