As I walked around the table talking to kids during summer camp I was amazed at the feeling of family I felt. There was so much joy in the room, such unity and order. Our kids are changing for the better. I am witnessing the amazing fruit of the Gospel seeds that have been planted in their hearts. What a joy, what a privilege to be a part of redeeming a city...
A New Life in Newark
Mar 6, 2009
Two things happened to me as I watched Katy-Grace come into this world last Sunday night… first, I started crying as I watched my wife labor and struggle in pain as the nine month adventure came to a conclusion, and secondly, I seriously started thinking about buying a real big gun… Yes it is true… We have another daughter. Katy-Grace...
Church Getting Robbed Tonight
Hello everyone…. Yes it is Christmas morning 2 am and I haven’t slept… can’t sleep… We have been getting hit with lots of robberies at our Church from young gang members in the community. More and more attacks seem to come as we push hard against the foundations of so much evil that this community has been built on for so long. We...
Stolen diamonds, Flying punches, and the Joy of God
As I slowly stood to my feet, jaw aching with pain, I didn’t know what to think. Part of me felt so confused, a bit scared and doubtful, but another part of me felt alive with compassion and fresh love for the man hitting me. I couldn’t believe this was actually happening and I couldn’t comprehend the way the Spirit of God was causing me to...
The Vain Things That Charm Us
Apr 7, 2008
Dear Family and friends, I write you once again with deep passion in my heart, praising God for you and the wonderful blessing you have been to us. God is doing a mighty work and we could not be here and be a part of it without your prayer and support. What a joy to serve a God who loves the poor and the broken, for that is what we are without Christ, and...
Cursed Out on Christmas
Dec 29, 2007
“In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation—an aroma redolent with life. But those on the...