Nostalgia

WOW!
To regain 30 years. You have seen the other posts regarding my Dad and his passing into eternity. And you have also seen the music video in the previous post. This all got me thinking about looking for Christian music videos to post and I immediately went to one of the absolute best Christian guitar players of all time-Phil Keaggy. This is an OLDY about "Time". Where were you 30 years ago?

Pastor P

No Regrets

Here's a song that will encourage you to say what you can while you can to those whom you care about in your life. I am so glad that I have no regrets-nothing left unsaid to my Dad-in fact I consider it a real blessing to have visited him only 2 1/2 weeks before he died. And although he never said it back to me I was able to hug him and tell him, "I love you". I always did. And of course those of you who have ever heard me preach, you know that I have really "talked him up" from the pulpit. He is my hero, he was a good Dad, and I will still continue to brag about him even though he is gone. Enjoy, "In the Living Years".

Pastor P

What is Truth?

Plan to be in the morning service-July 27
I will be speaking on: TRUTH, False Prophets and False Messiahs
You can get a flavor by watching the video below

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The Baton has been passed

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

On Thursday July 17 my Dad died. He was 95 years old and had accepted Christ just 6 years ago. Although he lived most of his life without knowing the Lord he has left quite a legacy and most of that legacy is in the form of memories of his character. He is a testimony to the "greatest generation". He went through so much adversity and survived it all. Born to immigrant parents, Sebastiania was a boy during the Influenza epidemic of 1918 that killed millions of people worldwide, he witnessed two world wars, the great depression, went to work to help support his family as a young boy, sheltered and supported his family of 10 making a living as a trash man (before the fancy trucks and equipment).

He did a good job. He was a good man. Never ever complained about anything, never ever wanted anything for himself. I learned much from being around him and working with him in his trash business. Work hard, give your best to others, be selfless, care to make a difference. Good job Dad! And now the baton has been passed.

Pastor P

Missed Opportunities

Enjoy the video... I thought this was a great reminder of just how busy we can be as Christians and how opportunities can suddenly appear when we least expect them. In fact, I remember being incredibly bored before I came to know Christ as my Savior. That is probably the reason that I was always getting into trouble. It is probably the reason that so many non-believers get themselves in trouble too. But anyways- since coming to Christ some 34 years ago I have been on an incredible fast paced journey. Watching this quick video reminded me of the great gap between their lives and ours. And yet in the midst of all that we do we have to be READY to stop and minister to people in need. Allow this video message to be a reminder-do not allow it to be a source of guilt. Christians aren't perfect-just forgiven.

Pastor P

MLB Allstar Break

Rather than use the official Red Sox logo off their site again...

You get the point- here we are again this year and the Red Sox are once again in 1st place just in time for the AllStar Break. In the old days this event would signify a steady slide downwards away from any championship contest-but in recent years we have found that this is the time when they take off and begin to pull away from all the others. Yeah-Red Sox!

Pastor P

A Warrant for Arrest

The International Criminal Court at the Hague will issue a warrant for the arrest of this man, Omar Al Bashir, president of Sudan on Monday July 14. Why has it taken so long for the world community to go after this smiling murderer of over 2.5 million people in southern Sudan (mostly Christian) and hundreds of thousands of African Muslims in western Sudan (Darfur).

I am amazed at how small time petty thieves are rounded up so quickly in our communities, but if someone is in a position of power everyone very quietly avoids confrontation. Murder is murder whether it is on the streets of Philadelphia or Wilmington or on another continent. Whether it be the killing on one or one million the guilty parties should be sought, arrested, prosecuted and then sentenced for their crimes.

This is a good first step- now who will take the next step of serving and enforcing the warrant?

Pastor P

A Nation of Whiners

I can't believe the timing of this statement. You have got to click the link that is below and listen to just part of what Senator Phil Graham said about the American Economy and the American mindset. I have 3/4ths of a message completed dealing with this very issue- a message that I will share Sunday July 27-you do not want to miss it. The media is polluting our minds with lies and the politicians are using these lies for their own advantage. Why would we vote for someone to fix something is it were not broken. We are being told lies about America's economic decline and it is just not true. If there is a decline in America it is not financial, it is spiritual and moral. Keep in mind that Phil Graham has a PhD in Economics. He knows the economy and what is really a shame is that he is being vilified for telling the truth-amazing. We have never had it so good financially but because we are spiritually wanting we are not satisfied-goes for Christians too!
Be sure to be in service July 27, 10am.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AKrVptIdwQ

Pastor P

Think about it!

Just think about this...

So many needs in the world and so many people proposing various answers and solutions. And even those of us in the church sometimes try to help others solve their problems by offering them our counsel, our financial help, networking for others. We are always ready to meet the physical and felt needs of those around us. Yet, it all comes down to this...the deepest pain and ache that anyone can feel is to feel "lost". To not know where they fit, why they are here or where they are going.

Because this is a universal and Biblical truth I would like for everyone who looks at this blog to click this link below and then to memorize the fact that our job, the task of the Church, is to tell people how to find relief from the aching that knaws at their heart and soul every now and then.
We all have a deep aching desire to know God and nothing that is created can satisfy that ache. The TRUTH is that only Jesus can make us complete and satisfied. And, He knows where we fit, He knows where we have been, and He knows where we are going. Jesus said, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no one comes to the Father except through me. If you do not know Jesus Christ as your Savior then ask Him to forgive you of your past and to come into your life and bring you new life. Enjoy the video!

Pastor P

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1403465084/bclid958471652/bctid1037207955

Happy Independence Day

Happy 4th of July

This day on the calendar is more than just our nation's birthday. July 4, 1776 was the beginning of a great experiment, it was a brave decision, and above all it was a miracle. And for the most part the significance of this day endures for all the world to notice. I am however concerned that many Americans have forgotten the theological, sociological, and political roots of our nation. And for this reason I want to give each of you a link to the articles contained in the book illustrated to the left of this paragraph. Take the time to explore and be reminded of our short but grand heritage.

I have the privilege of traveling outside our borders about 2 times a year and as much as I enjoy exploring other countries and their history and culture there is no better feeling than to hear the immigration official at Philadelphia International Airport say to me, "welcome home" as he stamps my passport and permits me re-entry. And as Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz- "there is no place like home". We live in the land of the free and the home of the brave and I am proud to be an American and blessed to live the legacy left for me.

Check out this link-www.gcciusa.org/English/publications/eBooks/ARTG/book_ARTG.htm

Pastor P