Fresh heart for the journey
Many years ago, my father-in-law was on a road trip from New Mexico back to his home in Illinois. It was the dawning of our country’s interstate system which would one day criss-cross our nation from top to bottom and from sea to shining sea. But he wasn’t on an interstate highway. He was […]
“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.” Romans 12:2 The Message I’m getting serious. I want to change my world, not get used to it! I don’t want to disappoint God by my nonchalance. Loitering on the premises of true spirituality isn’t as satisfying as standing on […]
“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 […]
As we travel through life we bring with us a slew of suitcases. Our histories fill all to capacity. As I think about my own suitcases I realize that some I enjoy some more than others. There is the bag of “Well-made Decisions” that carry those memories of carefully and prayerfully-made choices in life […]
This coming year, let’s raise our walk with God to Biblical proportions! Here’s what I mean by that. Instead of doing only things to better ourselves, let’s elevate our spiritual game by embracing the chance to make a difference for God’s Kingdom. For instance, let’s emulate shepherd boy David, who after being told he […]
It’s fascinating watching people step from one year into the next. Some do it nostalgically … glancing back repeatedly and fondly. It’s been a very good year with lots of good memories. They’d take another just like it. Others do it with relief. They don’t wish to step into another year like they just […]
“Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery.” Psalm 107:10 NLT The reasons Jesus came into the world … are still the reasons Christmas must continue! He came to a world where ‘dark’ was the spiritual atmosphere. He entered a world of secrets, treachery and bondage. Jesus was […]
“Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:35 NIV I had a thought I wanted to write about for some time … but I put it off. Just kidding. I actually had […]
“The Lord is my shepherd …” Psalm 23 Christmas would never have happened if the Shepherd hadn’t been willing to become the Lamb. The 23rd Psalm has enabled all of us to fall in love with the shepherd who leads us along quiet waters to repose in verdant green pastures … We feel […]
Advent is marked by a spirit of expectation, of anticipation, of preparation, of longing. There is a yearning for deliverance … From now until Christmas our expectations are to be expanding. Someone is coming who is the answer to every need we have. The arrival of the Christ-child has never been more needed. […]
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.