Fresh heart for the journey
Water – it can sooth and refresh the spirit as it gurgles quietly in a nearby stream. Or the unlimited horizon of the ocean can provide a picture perfect sunset in a Hawaiian vacation. Water gives life to drought-stricken plants and trees and satisfies the thirst of the world’s thirsty billions. But fed […]
Holding my ubiquitous little iPhone in my hand, it’s hard to remember the old days when people were smart and phones were dumb. But obviously some people were smart because they invented the ‘smart phone.’ Gone are the days when you would call your girl friend (VAnderbuilt 4-5221) and talk endlessly staring at the […]
There’s a classic story in I Kings 20 about a king who set out to defeat Israel in battle. After losing decisively his army retreated. When they pondered what had gone wrong they got the following analysis from their generals: “The Israelite gods are gods of the hills; that is why they won. But we […]
If Jesus were to speak to the issues of people today … if He were to attempt to offer them hope and an answer to the questioning heart, would he rehash yesterday’s monologue from a political analyst? Would He quote a famous philosopher or offer the collected conventional wisdom of a recent poll? I seriously […]
We’d had our two cars for a combined 29 years and between them had over 400,000 miles on the odometers … it was time to think newer. I wouldn’t call either of our elderly Hondas ‘dumb cars’ but our new one had certainly gone to school longer. It knew of things unknown in 1998 […]
I read a ‘tongue in cheek’ formula for success: Rise early, work late and strike oil. When it comes to a work ethic we tend to navigate toward the fringes of balance. If we work hard we expect the blessing of success. “I earned it,” we say. After all, if you are not […]
The five Walterman siblings are doing something they seldom do … get together. Now spread across the country, from Georgia to Arizona and from Texas to Idaho, being together takes a little effort. But here we are – from oldest to youngest – having a grand time. The Psalmist was right when he penned, […]
Our first television set got three stations. That was enough until progress told us it wasn’t enough. Now there are many hundreds of available stations and we’re being told it isn’t enough. A 1953 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan had 101 horsepower and raced from 0-60 in just over 17 seconds. It was enough until progress […]
“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 KJV I’m naturally suspicious of any believer whose spiritual life is just one grand ‘boulevard of blessing’ with nary a bump in the road … whose reaction to spiritual warfare is, “What’s […]
“The one thing I want from God, the thing I seek most of all, is the privilege of meditating in his Temple, living in his presence every day of my life, delighting in his incomparable perfections and glory.” Psalm 27:4 Living Bible Those words come from the Psalmist and cut to the chase of what […]
I am a pastor, teacher, and encourager. I am a happy husband and leader of a family tribe now numbering 13. I am President of Fresh Heart Ministries and consider called of God to help you grow in your spiritual walk … let you know how special you are to God … and have some fun while doing so.