Fresh heart for the journey
Turn around and look behind you. Go ahead … look back as far as you’re able. What’s back there? Can you at least recall the highlights (or lowlights!) You may remember getting your tonsils out … your best friend in grade school. You may recall family vacations and summer camp and VBS. You may […]
“He (God) determines the course of world events; he removes kings and sets others on the throne. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he himself is surrounded by light.” Daniel 2:21,22 New Living Translation […]
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31,32 NLT “I’m not mad at anyone!” I came to this realization yesterday while […]
Sometimes we just need to start over! In the one summer that I gave myself to learning to play golf, I loved the word ‘Mulligan.’ It meant that when my tee shot didn’t go anywhere near my intended direction (which was almost always …) the ‘Mulligan Rule’ would kick in and I’d be given […]
“When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 NKJV We don’t walk through life unopposed! While it’s true that at times we are our own worst enemy, Scripture makes it quite clear that we have life-long opposition from Satan. At times he piggybacks […]
One of the biggest miracles any of us need in our lives is to see ourselves as God sees us. Did you know your mirror lies? Not just mirrors at the fair, but your mirror at home. You can look at your image and see things that aren’t there and miss things that are. […]
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.