Fresh heart for the journey
One solitary piece of a 500 piece puzzle does not a picture make! What piece of your puzzle are you puzzling over? Does it make sense to you? Can you see where it fits into the whole? Even with the picture on the cover it’s difficult if not impossible to see where and how […]
Being a follower of Jesus is an honor and privilege. Being a serious disciple adds joy, but also brings some challenges. The original disciples found their lives took on meaning by their association with Jesus. They enjoyed those years traveling with Jesus during his growing popularity. They were in the center of national news! But […]
Victory is God’s to give … you are to stand strong in faith! “Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, “Where is this God of yours?” Psalm 42:3 NLT Oh, the taunts! The discrediting of God. The snide innuendoes to his apparent irrelevance and powerlessness! We […]
Don’t wait for a multitude … share Jesus with those closest to you! “Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who are brought into close connection with you.” – Augustine Our reach is arguably longer than that of St. Augustine, who lived almost 1700 years ago –before […]
“Cowardice asks the question – is it safe? Vanity asks the question – is it popular? Expediency asks the question – is it political? But conscience asks the question – it is right? There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, popular, or political; but because it is […]
God fights my battles as I praise and worship Him. He is my confidence. In the song “Surrounded” Michael W. Smith sings “It may look like I’m surrounded, but I’m surrounded by You.” It’s a song about spiritual warfare and speaks to us of how we are to fight. The song could easily have been […]
“Let’s get free of God! Psalm 2:3 MSG There is upheaval on the planet! The kingdoms of this world have chosen to take on God’s eternal Kingdom and its followers. We’re living out the skirmish every day, through every newscast and the actions of people setting their sights on an overthrow. Our King’s […]
Gideon’s Home Was Different Raising World Changers! A “Family By The Book” blog There is an interesting, almost hidden message in Judges chapter 6 as God called Gideon to lead the fight against the Midianites. There is a bit of true humility in this young man as his life is interrupted by the Angel […]
“The steps of good men are directed by the Lord. He delights in each step they take. If they fall, it isn’t fatal, for the Lord holds them with his hand.” Psalm 37:23,24 Living Bible I don’t know of anyone who hasn’t experienced failure in some place and time in their life. Who hasn’t […]
Have you ever ‘dusted for God’s fingerprints’ in your life? Ever looked to see God’s hand in your history? Israel traced God’s interaction with them through celebrations woven into their religious traditions. After the amazing Red Sea escape, they were taught a song to remind them of God’s intervention in their lives. (Exodus 15). […]
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.