Category Archives: Faith

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. –Hebrews 11:1

Farewell To A Friend

Posted on June 30, 2021 by SJ

Early this morning I got the news that one of my best friends passed away. I’ve been a resident of Pine Island, NY for 20 years at this point… I didn’t really immerse myself in the people and culture until … Continue reading →

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Go Hug Your Dad.

Posted on June 20, 2021 by SJ

I was sitting a bar when I got the call. Kept my composure, finished my drink, hopped in my truck and wept as I drove back to the house. I honestly cannot recall my final Father’s Day with my dad. … Continue reading →

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Blessed.

Posted on June 9, 2021 by SJ

Caught this video a week or two back, and it genuinely spoke to my own frustrations with the modern Christian church. The director of “The Chosen” is responding to criticism over the idea of Mary Magdalene backsliding into sin after … Continue reading →

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The Truth is Out There – Faith, not Fear.

Posted on May 20, 2021 by SJ

When I was in kindergarten, we had a winter project where we would make a display, and the teacher would then spray it with this aerosol “fake snow” for added effect. Something he said stuck with me – 36 years … Continue reading →

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And by His stripes, we are healed.

Posted on March 30, 2021 by SJ

From birth to death, life is about transition and growth. But life is as finite as the eternity which awaits us as followers of Christ is infinite. Two years ago this April a grand change took place when I rose … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:11-14

Posted on March 7, 2021 by SJ

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, … Continue reading →

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Philippians 1:12-14 NIV

Posted on March 7, 2021 by SJ

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Rush.

Posted on February 18, 2021 by SJ

17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness,But a false witness, deceit.18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,But the tongue of the wise promotes health.19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,But a lying tongue is but for a moment. Proverbs 12:17-19 I started to … Continue reading →

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Never Defend Yourself.

Posted on February 9, 2021 by SJ

We’re all born with a desire to defend ourselves. And if you insist upon defending yourself, God will let you do it. But if you turn the defense of yourself over to God, He will defend you. –A.W. Tozer

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I am blessed

Posted on February 6, 2021 by SJ

Looking back at the video I shared last night, and the massive pile of CDs my dad already converted and I need to go through, all I can say is that I am blessed. Nothing but God is eternal. One … Continue reading →

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