Fresh heart for the journey
We have asked but have not received – sought, but as of yet haven’t found it – knocked but no one has come to the door! God has asked us to appeal to Him, we have taken Him up on the offer, but still we wait. Last week we studied ‘waiting on God’ and […]
“Let’s go across to those heathen… perhaps the Lord will do a miracle for us. I Samuel 14:6 TLB In this day of wide-spread doubt as to God’s power and intentions, it’s difficult to find faith in quantifiable amounts in most… even Christians! We hear things like: “If God wants to do something, He’ll […]
Because we have lived through the last couple of years, we have all been subjected to fear. We’ve moved through Covid with its tests, masks, shutdowns, deaths and confusing reports on what to do with it. We live in financial ‘tough times’… at least for most of us. We’ve been forced to consider radical […]
This is the first of two parts. The ‘champ’s’ name is Jonathan, the son of King Saul, who is the ‘chump.’ We’ll look at the exploits of the ‘champ’ this week and the wicked deeds of his father next week. The Israelites demanded that Samuel, God’s current prophetic voice in Israel, find them a king […]
“Why are you gripped with fear? Where is your faith?” Then he stood and rebuked the storm, saying, “Be still!” And instantly it became perfectly calm.” Matthew 8:26 The Passion This question of Jesus to terrified disciples who thought they were about to drown, might be one of the most important questions of Jesus […]
How good is your ‘Faith Vision?’ Can you see up close but not very well at a distance? We like the ‘close in’ type of faith… that which doesn’t stretch us or give us anxiety. We think we would prefer small requirements from our believing system. But we were made for much more exciting […]
You were made for stormy weather. Don’t stare at the waves in unbelief, wondering how you got out of the sunny cove with blue skies above and not so much as a ripple in the water. While you buck the heavy seas, cast fearful eyes heavenward into darkening skies and an uncertain conclusion to […]
It’s the story of just one man – but it needs to become part of the narrative of each of our lives. His name was Caleb. He was one of twelve Israelis sent to spy out the Promised Land… the inheritance that God had promised his people since slaves in Egypt. Don’t forget […]
“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” Mark 4:39 NIV In a quickly swamping boat, with winds and waves out of control, who wouldn’t be concerned? In this tense time of impending disaster, Jesus is awakened and asked […]
“The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters.” Psalm 29:3 NIV It was a storm, but they had been in storms before. They had crossed the Sea of Galilee before. It was uncomfortable being tossed by the waves, straining at the oars and still only […]
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.