Fresh heart for the journey
“He will not shout or raise his voice in public. He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. He will bring justice to all who have been wronged. He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth.” Isaiah 42:2-4 NLT For those of us waiting for […]
It happened while we were out of state celebrating Christmas with our family. During a rare prolonged period of freezing weather, a water pipe in our attic burst and for several days sprayed water above the ceiling. A neighbor saw water running out our front door. As a result the ceiling over our family […]
“I waited and waited and waited some more…” Psalm 40:1 TPT I bet that verse never got put into an encouraging book of Bible promises to reflect upon. But it’s in God’s Word and reflection might just be an important thing to do! We live in a dizzying, hurried world where waiting […]
Years ago, I was asked to speak in an Asian church in Los Angeles. Working at that time for a mission organization, I was anxious to share a message about people caring for the unreached. My sermon title was: “Who Cares?” As I parked and walked up the front walk, I saw their reader […]
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Boy Scout motto As the firstborn of five children and growing up in a far […]
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.