1,000,000 Americans… one million of our neighbors lost to COVID19… what a heartbreaking milestone.  Think about their sons and daughters, their brothers and sisters, their husbands, wives, parents, and friends… so many grieving neighbors… some of them here at Lenape Valley.  And lest we see this as just an American grief, we must remember the 15 million lives lost around the world.  The number is ...  Read More

One of my great privileges as the pastor of Lenape Valley Church is the invitation to be with you in times of great joy and times of great challenge.  I love the visits to the nursery when a little one has come into the world… the opportunity to bless parents and child… to remind them of God’s grace.  How fun to share those cup overflowing moments!  I cherish the moments of quiet sharing when life...  Read More

Happy Easter!  The Lord is Risen!  He is Risen indeed! What a joyful celebration of Easter we shared at Lenape Valley!  The day began with a chilly gathering to welcome the dawn… the sun rising… the full moon fading… the gathering of God’s people declaring the Son has risen!  Then, before we knew it, the crowd was gathering for two lively worship experiences that raised the vaulted roof of Lenape ...  Read More

Do you remember the early days of the pandemic?  We isolated ourselves behind closed doors… ordered our groceries on Instacart… and discovered that you can find almost anything on Amazon.  We created distance even from the people we love most in the world, all to keep us and them safe.  But we quickly discovered that isolation is difficult to bear, so we began to walk… and walk… and walk.  We bega...  Read More

I’m not a big fan of billboards.  They are an eyesore… a blight on the landscape… a distraction for drivers… shall I go on?  But the other day I saw one that I liked so much I took a picture.  When push comes to shove… don’t.What a good message… a needed message in our current culture.  But is anyone listening?On Sunday, March 27th the viewing public had a front row seat to what happens when push ...  Read More

Have you been watching March Madness- the college basketball championships?  The tournament starts at the beginning of March with the 64 best teams in the country… each weekend paring down the group by a single elimination play-off.  This weekend we moved from the Sweet Sixteen to the Elite Eight, with four games played across the country to determine the final teams in the play-off.  The David an...  Read More