Chris Rappazini

Sep 5, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Chris Rappazini |Lenny Luchetti |Krish Kandiah |Scott Wenig

I am not an expert on alcoholism, drug addictions, and mental health issues, but I know someone who is: my brother, Nick. He is an expert on them, not because he has studied them intensely or is a trained psychologist, but rather because he has struggled with addictions and bipolar disorder for decades. Thankfully, through many twists and turns, he has transformed his life and now works tirelessly to help others like him get back on their feet.

Sep 5, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Chris Rappazini |Lenny Luchetti |Krish Kandiah |Scott Wenig

I am not an expert on alcoholism, drug addictions, and mental health issues, but I know someone who is: my brother, Nick. He is an expert on them, not because he has studied them intensely or is a trained psychologist, but rather because he has struggled with addictions and bipolar disorder for decades. Thankfully, through many twists and turns, he has transformed his life and now works tirelessly to help others like him get back on their feet.

Aug 5, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Chris Rappazini |Krish Kandiah |Paul Hoffman |Bryan Marvel

It was the fall of 2020. Our final worship service for the morning had just finished. I was in the lobby greeting first-time guests. As I spoke with a new family, I could feel the presence of a long-time church member standing behind my right shoulder. Every few minutes, he would inch closer to me, ensuring that he’d be the next person to have my attention. Once I said goodbye to the family, I turned around to greet him. “Hey, Sam.

Jul 18, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Chris Rappazini |Scott Wenig |Paul Hoffman |Matthew Kim

Growing up, I was taught that the two things not to discuss in public are God and politics. It seemed to work for my parents. My father was a small business owner who happened to be a Republican, and my mother was a photographer who fell in line more with the Democratic party. But they hardly ever talked about politics, and the only times I remember God’s name being invoked seemed to be if he knew where my brother was late at night.

Jul 18, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Chris Rappazini |Scott Wenig |Paul Hoffman |Matthew Kim

Growing up, I was taught that the two things not to discuss in public are God and politics. It seemed to work for my parents. My father was a small business owner who happened to be a Republican, and my mother was a photographer who fell in line more with the Democratic party. But they hardly ever talked about politics, and the only times I remember God’s name being invoked seemed to be if he knew where my brother was late at night.