COVID-19 Coronavirus What was a joke on social media just a day or two ago has suddenly become something quite serious. Travel bans are in effect, quarantines are being mandated, public events are being canceled, schools and universities are extending Read more…
COVID has reared its ugly head again. I’ve been down for the count for 6 days. It has been pretty miserable but I’m thankful to be surviving. I’m not sure if I’m wearied more from the fatigue of the virus my body is fighting or the darkness of the world in which we are living. So, today it is important to be reminded that we are loved by the God of light who calls us to embody His Kingdom in this world.
Many people feel that the phrase “Black Lives Matter” is incomplete because all lives matter. While I understand the sentiment, here is what I believe is important about the refrain “Black Lives Matter”
I wrote this poem back in January after listening to several black friends share their hearts with me about their experience as men of color in the USA. I was heart-broken after hearing their stories of being marginalized, overlooked, and Read more…
The month of May comes highly anticipated like a runner coming around the last turn of a long track and field event.
Mark A. Vincenti Penned April 14, 2020 Easter is over now. What a great Holy Week. Different in many ways but the same truth still hit home. The broadcasts were inspiring. The sermons and Scriptures, the songs and prayers, All Read more…
Saturday’s Silence: A reflection on hope. By Mark A. Vincenti “I used to feel God a lot, but I don’t feel Him any more. I can’t believe in a God I can no longer feel.” I was standing in Read more…
Written by Mark A. Vincenti Dec. 12, 2011 Lord, You are enough. But where we are and what we have settled for is not enough. Our emotions fail us. The buzz of experience past has faded and now we long Read more…
May Your Fountain Be Blessed By: Mark A Vincenti A wedding poem Written Thursday, April 2, 2020 in honor of God’s joining of Priscilla Paino and Esteban Nieves in holy matrimony on Thursday March 26th, 2020. May Your Fountain Be Blessed. Read more…
The Lord is calling us By Mark A. Vincenti 4/2/2020 What is it that you are calling us to? Something ancient, yet something new. Radically jolting, yet refreshing too. Laying down earth connections And drawing hearts to You. We’ve been Read more…