Fresh heart for the journey
“Let’s get free of God! Psalm 2:3 MSG Psalm 2 gives us a short war commentary of two kingdoms at battle against each other. There is upheaval on the planet! The kingdoms and cultures of this world have chosen to take on God’s eternal Kingdom and the people who subscribe to it. And we’re […]
“So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:6 ESV In his book “Dreaming With God” author and pastor Bill Johnson makes this statement about Satan: “He walks about as a roaring lion, hoping to intimidate through noise. His noise, the […]
This ‘guest blog’ was written by my brother Randy Walterman. Read it and relish in the incredible love of our heavenly Father! I have been re-watching a show from 15 years ago called “Crossing Jordan”. It’s about the medical examiner’s office in Boston. Since it’s fiction – the autopsy doctors not only find out how […]
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save;” Zephaniah 3:17 ESV Years ago I wrote about a bakery in Portland, one of many businesses in the strip mall. There were always birds hanging around the two outside tables, hoping to grab a crumb on the sidewalk. The bakery […]
“Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. ‘What a […]
“The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” Revelation 11:14 NIV We live in the transitional zone between ‘the kingdom of the […]
We lived in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho from 1978 – 1988. It was a paradise with just a tad more winter than we needed. For three of those years I traveled each week all over the United States and Canada conducting two-day prayer seminars for World Literature Crusade. I loved involving people from all […]
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 […]
Our oldest granddaughter is coming to see us this week… with her boyfriend. He already knows us (kind of). We like him. But while just meeting your girlfriend’s parents can be a challenge, I can hardly imagine his temporary discomfort coming to spend a couple of nights with his girlfriends GRANDPARENTS!!! A two generation […]
“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation.” I Timothy 2:1,2 The Message It’s both a Christian’s duty […]
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.