Fresh heart for the journey
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 […]
We lived in California’s High Desert for about eight years. The backyard of our four acres was home to lots of sand and over 50 Creosote bushes. Rain on a Creosote’s leaves is the best smell ever! The only problem with them on property frequented by dogs and grandkids was that their dense bases […]
Over the years, Joanie and I have been able to hear many choirs that our two sons have conducted. Both exercise skills and musical knowledge that still astound us. However, we have never had the privilege of singing in one of their choirs… until this year. Wes is directing the choir in their Christmas […]
Concerning all the stuff in our crowded lives, there are two extremes for handling it. At one end of the spectrum are the hoarders. Everything materially that comes into their lives they hang on to frantically (and often drown under) during their lives. On the other hand are the ‘chuckers’ who easily part with […]
“Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, ‘”I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” John 8:12 AMP There’s no easy way to drop this truth on you, but… you are a light-bearer for the Light of the […]
Ever taken a picture of a beautiful view and your ineptness as a photographer or your cheap camera made the scene look like the empty lot at the end of your cul de sac? Adequate pictures of the past are vital to passing on history correctly. A picture should and can equal at […]
This morning in worship we sang the song “I Need You More.” (Bethel Music & Kim Walker) Smith) I’ve sung it more times than I can remember and must have liked it because it came easily to my mind and heart. The first seven words stopped me mid-sentence as I grabbed a pen and the […]
If you attend an orchestra production, you’ll find the orchestra in place, an empty conductor’s podium and the First Violinist standing beside his podium. He raises his violin and plays the evening’s first solo. It’s an extended pitch of the “A” note, and it’s a pretty significant solo at that. It may not sound like […]
If you had asked me when I was four years old, what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer could easily have been “either a preacher or dinosaur.” The career path wasn’t exactly clear to me at that point – but I grew up and became what I still am, a minister. […]
“Options” was written 10 years ago. It’s time to read it again today! They should have known better, those close advisors to this king whose faith in God was big enough to send a small stone at a large gian The counselors were only doing their job. They looked around, made assessments on […]
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.