Archive for the ‘Reflections’ Category

Real Survivors

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

As many of you know, I grew up in Newark. That is neither a boast nor a plea for pity. Actually, if you ignore the riots, the racism, the gangs, the drugs, the muggings and the poverty, Newark wasn't  a bad place to grow up. I used to think ...

What’s Ahead?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

This Sunday, Mark DiQuattro will be speaking on "The Life-Changing Power of God's Word." On January 10th, I'm beginning a new series entitled A Fresh Start. It's a great series to invite family and friends to. The messages will be helpful, hope-filled and Christ-exalting. The messages include: Getting Past Your Past (1/10) Restoring ...

Wishing You a Blessed Christmas

Friday, December 25th, 2009

In his book And the Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado says, "When it comes to goodies and candy, cherub cheeks and red noses, go to the North Pole. But when it comes to eternity, forgiveness, purpose and truth, go to the manger. Kneel with the shepherds. And worship the God who ...

Pastor Ed’s Weekly E-Mail Update

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Beginning in January, in addition to my blog I will be sending out a Weekly E-mail Update filled with stuff you need to know...and stuff you don't really need to know, but it's interesting to know anyway. Stuff like: news of upcoming events and happenings reflections on life and ministry previews of messages and ...

Ouch!

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Wednesday evening started off like any other Wednesday evening. I was jotting down some thoughts regarding my upcoming message "Cosmic Christmas," when I remembered that I had to bring the trash out to the curb. Whenever I take out the trash, my dog Wendell comes with me. Wendell is a ...

Looks Like Rain.

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

This Sunday will be the last message in my series "Beginnings," a series based on the early chapters of Genesis. There is a wealth of valuable insights from the early chapters of Genesis that helps us to understand the ways of God and the "why's" of life. This Sunday, we'll trace ...

The Fall: A Tapestry of Sin and Grace

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

I'm presently teaching a series from the book of Genesis entitled Beginnings. This Sunday, I'll be teaching from Genesis 3 on the radical change that took place as a result of the Fall. While Genesis 3 catalogs the consequences of sin and God's pronouncement of curses, Genesis 3 also introduces ...

Are You Smarter Than a Serpent?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

I'm currently teaching a series based on Genesis 1-11 entitled Beginnings. In Genesis 1, we saw the majesty, power and wisdom of God exhibited in the creation of the universe. In Genesis 2, we saw the exalted status of the race of Adam. Even though mankind is formed from the elements ...

Leadership Insights This Thursday

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Our next Leadership Insights session will meet this Thursday evening, October 22nd, at 7:30 pm. Leadership Insights is a monthly leadership training opportunity that is open to all. The goals of  Leadership Insights are: to provide a regular forum for discussion of leadership issues; to re-examine our fundamental assumptions about leadership ...

New Series: “Beginnings”

Friday, October 16th, 2009

My post-op recovery seems to be going fine. My ear hasn't fallen off. And none of the dire post-operative complications they warned me about have happened. I'll need to wait until Wednesday, however, to find out if the operation (replacement of the middle ear bones) will help my hearing. I've ...