Messenger – October

Seeking Truth in a World of Competing Voices

A Pastoral Message on Proverbs 18:17, Charlie Kirk, and Christian Discernment

Dear Franklin Hill Presbyterian Family,

We live in a time when voices compete for our attention, especially on matters of faith, culture, and truth. It appears that there is [...]

September Messenger

Reflections on God’s Guidance and Our Church’s Journey

Dear Church Family,

I am grateful for the opportunity to share with you in this month’s edition of “The Messenger.” As many of you know, I recently traveled to Kentucky to meet with the Presbyterian Committee on Ministry representing the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The [...]

August Messenger

Think Twice About It

A Pastoral Reflection on Decision, Discipleship, and the Words of Christ

An Unexpected Tragedy in Sussex, NJ

As a pastor in Sussex, NJ, I witnessed a community shaken to its core by a tragic and public loss. A high school student, in a split-second decision to [...]

July Messenger

 

July 4th commemorates the day in 1775 when our nation declared itself to be an independent nation and signed the Declaration of Independence, stating our determination to become a free country. This day is not a religious holiday, but it is a time to think about all the goodness we have received from God.

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June Messenger

Something Better: A Message for Life and Faith

Rethinking Common Sense Through the Lens of God’s Wisdom

Have you ever encountered a moment where faith seemed to challenge your common sense? There are times when we hear a statement from a Christian that appears to contradict what feels logical or practical. It can [...]