HAPPENINGS… While scrolling through  pictures from the past couple of weeks, I am reminded that life is a tapestry stitched together with a thousand “happenings.” Many of these “happenings” or events are mundane, yet each one becomes an integral part of who we are. The pictures in this post will give you a glimpse into…

A FITTING END… FOR NOW Last Sunday was our final meeting for the next five weeks, and we could not have ended on a better note! We had the joy of getting to know Pastor Dave and Dawn Field, their family, and the congregation at Truth Bible Church (Alloway, NJ). Of course, the reason we…

STORING GOD’S WORD IN OUR HEARTS Every morning I meditate on the “verse of the day” in the YouVersion Bible app on my phone. In this morning’s verse from Psalm 119:11, David speaks of “storing up” or “hiding” God’s Word in his heart so that he might not sin against God. After thinking about this verse…

NO GREATER HONOR Over the years I have had the privilege of preaching all over the world in countless venues. I have preached in churches, at conferences, and at youth rallies. I have preached in jails, in nursing homes, and even on street corners! But this past Friday, I was given the greatest honor in…

Please take a moment to read our update for April 2018. This month has reminded us of the blessing of family! 2018 – April Valiante Family Update

Our family is thrilled to learn that Calvary Baptist Church (Bloomsburg, PA), voted on Sunday to welcome us into their Missions Family. This ministry has made a huge impact in our family over the past 8 years. While I was pastoring Emmanuel Baptist Church in Millville, we lived just 15 minutes away from Calvary, and…