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 […]
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.