2 Corinthians 2:14 - "Now thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the savor of His knowledge by us in every place."  The 1972 season Miami Dolphins football team remains the only National Football League team to win the Super Bowl with a […] [READ MORE]

Romans 2:4 – “…it’s the goodness of God that leads you to repentance”.  For so long, Satan has trapped people into a sin consciousness, always thinking about what’s “wrong”, a performance based system of measuring our worth, accusing us of every little thing.  That’s a lousy way to live, but so […] [READ MORE]

2 Corinthians 3:18 (Amplified Bible) – “And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His {very own} image in ever increasing splendor {and} from one degree […] [READ MORE]

Romans 8:37 – “What shall we say to these things?  If God be for us, who can be against us”.  I’ve only played golf a handful of times in my life, tennis is really my game, but I love to watch golf.  For those of you who watch golf, you must […] [READ MORE]

Psalm 23:2 (Amplified Bible) – “He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures.”  Go Green!  You’ve probably noticed that Go Green is everywhere!  As I’m driving my daughter to school I see a big sign for a construction project, Going Green!  On the back of the envelopes for my […] [READ MORE]

James 1:5 (Amplified Bible) – “The giving God Who gives to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly…without fault finding”.   As we enter the final days of the highly charged political season, every day, opposing sides, no matter who it is, democrat or republican, are looking for that soundbite, that statement, that embarrassing event […] [READ MORE]

Revelation 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock".  I heard a story today about a new pastor that was visiting the homes of his parishioners. At one house, it seemed obvious that someone was home, but no one answered the door as he continued to knock. So, this pastor […] [READ MORE]

2 Corinthians 5:21 - "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."  When I was at a theme park last week, there was a storm brewing right over me. It started to rain and […] [READ MORE]

Hebrews 12:3 - "Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds".Did you know that the state of New Jersey has established what is called a "safe surrender" program offering persons wanted by the police for non-violent crimes to turn […] [READ MORE]

Luke 15:23 - "Bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us be merry."  Several weeks ago, my family enjoyed a wonderful vacation at the beach. We had great weather, fun, time to reconnect, lots of relaxation, and an awesome time. For meals, my wife cooked a few, we […] [READ MORE]

Galatians 4:4 (Amplified Bible) - "But when the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman".  Being that we are in the middle of baseball season, you know that I'm going to have at least one (maybe two) E-messages on this sport that I love so […] [READ MORE]

John 1:14 - "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth."  I recently drove through my old "stomping grounds" in Eatontown, NJ and passed by one of our familys […] [READ MORE]

Colossians 2:14 - “Blotting out the handwriting...that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross.”  When I was a kid in school, I wasn’t the best student in the world, but I was pretty good at the basics...readin', writin' and rithmetic. […] [READ MORE]

Philippians 1:7 - "Even as it is meet [righteous, proper] for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart."  Did you know your children are in your heart?  You carry your children in your heart the same way God carries you in His heart.  You […] [READ MORE]

Matthew 22:37, 39 - "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and though shalt love they neighbor as thyself".   In the not so distant past, my family, especially my daughter, was amazed to find that I had […] [READ MORE]

Deuteronomy 30:19 – “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your seed may live”.   When I was growing up, I used to love to watch a program on daytime television called, “Let’s Make a Deal”.  Anyone remember that show?  Everyone […] [READ MORE]

Hebrews 13:5 (The Message) - "…I'll never let you down, never walk off and leave you."  Please enjoy these excerpts from a tremendous book I read recently, Treasure Your Silent Years by Dale Bronner.  Let them minister to your spirit and soul.  When the Lord was silent for 400 years between the […] [READ MORE]

Mark 9:23 - "Jesus said unto him, if thou can believe, all things are possible to him that believeth."   There is a phenomenon in professional football that is taking the country by storm...a young man named Tim Tebow, a second year quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Though he lead his […] [READ MORE]

Isaiah 53:4 - "Sure he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrow".   I'm sure you've heard people in the world use the phrase "good grief". Well, when I hear it, I can't help but respond on the inside of me, "good grief...NOT!" In Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah prophesies, "surely He […] [READ MORE]

Isaiah 55:8 - "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him; and to God, for He will abundantly pardon."  We at FFMSNJ want to wish all of you and your family's a very […] [READ MORE]

 Ephesians 3:19 (Amplified Bible) - "[That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the […] [READ MORE]

Proverbs 15:1 "A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger."  Had anyone "push your buttons" lately?  Or have you felt like mouthing off in the last day or two?  Or raised your voice at your kids this week?  I have.  How did it go?  First, I started […] [READ MORE]

Romans 1:20 - "For the invisible things of God, from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even this eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse"  Last week, I was sitting on my back porch, feeling very overwhelmed about […] [READ MORE]

Genesis 24:19 - "When she had given him a drink, she said, I will draw water for your camels also, until they finish drinking"  If anyone asks you what you do for a living, God's Word has a great reply.  Tell them, "I'm working for a giving"!  In other words, you […] [READ MORE]

Exodus 12:23 - "For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when He seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you  In […] [READ MORE]