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Peacemaking is my preaching jam

By on November 18, 2011 in sam reflects, sights and sounds

I preach at my church sometimes  – this last Sunday, given the upcoming holidays and possible holiday “drama”,  I was really burdened to talk about Peacemaking. If you missed it give it a listen. (it’s the recording from the early service, I think I was more confident the second time around) Listen To Sunday’s Sermon: [...]

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My one defense – I’m righteous! Lord, I Need You

By on November 10, 2011 in sam reflects

My favorite new song off the newest Passion CD, is a hymn rewrite by Daniel Carson, Kristian Stanfill, Christy Nockels, Matt Maher, & Jesse Reeves called “Lord I Need You”. It is a powerful statement of trust in God mostly as a singable rewrite of “I Need Thee Every Hour”.  It’s not the most catchy [...]

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Event Recap-Columbus Day is for Scavenger Hunting

By on October 27, 2011 in latest and greatest, sam reflects, sights and sounds

Our youth group kids are hilarious – a couple weeks ago we had (for Columbus day) a Video Scavenger Hunt around Huntington Village. It seemed like an appropriate way of honoring a famous explorer. I’m really thankful to the leaders, especially EmLam who made it all happen – but enjoy these – our kids are [...]

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Pray for Students (see you at the pole edition)

By on September 27, 2011 in ministry, sam reflects

Tomorrow is See You At the Pole on Long Island and I want to ask as many people as possible to pray along with students. I asked some  of our high school youth group students to write down how their schools need prayer. Here’s what they wrote. Please pray for them. I ask that you help [...]

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High School (Jesus) Freaks.

By on September 22, 2011 in ministry, sam reflects

This (above) is a video from our VBS picnic – mostly our youth band covering DC Talks Jesus Freak . In retrospect we should have practiced, or maybe even figured out the chords out ahead of time… But (it’s kinda funny) –  And it does a good job at reminding me of how hard growing up as a [...]

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Long Island Water (beaches/baths & Baby)

By on September 13, 2011 in baby bump, sam reflects, sights and sounds

The upside of living on and Island is that it’s surrounded by water. (there’s a quotable)  We’ve had a lot of fun taking Colette to the Fire Island Light House – (several times actually). Last week we wanted to take her again but Field 5 of Robert Moses was closed from the hurricane damage – so we [...]

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Everyday adventures – Colette around the house and around Brooklyn

By on September 8, 2011 in sam reflects, sights and sounds

So we’ve discovered that if you have a dog and a baby that both enjoy constant attention, there’s a way of putting that to your advantage. (also when the dog is pretty odd looking it helps).  Ashley took some pictures of Colette around the back yard – she is a cutie. – always looking around [...]

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Colette visits Wildlife & Ecology Center

By on September 4, 2011 in baby bump, sam reflects, sights and sounds

Having a baby is a ticket to new and different adventures. – Some of them are scary (I do sometimes sent pix of poop bombs to teenage guys for kicks) some of them are adorable (like watching a line form at Panara of older women who want to see the baby’s feet) and some are just normal [...]

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Summer Highlights… Above Gray Skies

By on August 22, 2011 in sam reflects, sights and sounds

We (finally?) had a backyard concert at our house a couple Sunday nights ago – we were really happy to host the band Above Gray Skies – for a night of friends, food and great music and worship. The band was really great – perfect for an outdoor feel. They were a lot of fun [...]

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Endless Hallelujah (Matt Redman Song)

By on August 10, 2011 in sam reflects

It’s been a couple weeks where the words of this song have been resonating in my soul.  Matt Redman rewrote an old Robert M. McCheyne hymn (When this passing world is done) and gave it melodic rebirth. The words are true, powerful and timely.   Download Lyrics & Chord Chart: When I stand before Your [...]

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