Last night I received an email from a pastor friend let me know that one of his congregants had passed away, a death that saddened him. He asked if I could pray for his family. A relatively young man in his forties, he collapsed at work and died. Doctors believed he had a heart attack. Continue reading Healthier Pastor
I took a break around 11:30 to have lunch – a cup of Spicy Red Lentil Soup, the recipe from Forks Over Knives, some kale and broccoli on the side, and a cup of Oatly low-fat oat milk. Flipping on my Apple TV, I opened up the Newsmax app and watched the newscast for a … Continue reading Headphones for $550
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born,to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. One of the important aspects of our Advent sermon series is that we take a deep dive into the importance of the … Continue reading Jesus’ Peace
Back in the springtime, when New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy effectively closed churches but continued to allow liquor stores to operate, many Christians were upset. Why were liquor stores deemed “essential” while churches, parks, beaches, and other large-gathering places were closed? While the governor claimed he was following “the science,” in actuality, science didn’t show that those … Continue reading Covid, Science, and Normalcy
“All I said to my wife is that our son, Aaron, likes baseball and Aaron Judge. I didn’t know I was starting a war in our house.” I gave a sideways glance at the guy standing online near me at Walmart. He was talking on his phone rather loudly. He saw me as I turned … Continue reading Liking Sports is Good
Pastor Anthony Iovine 