Fresh heart for the journey
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 […]
We seldom give these nozzles any thought, but they are a trusted helper in delivering water around our yards. A different nozzle outlet for vastly differing needs. Kind of wish I were receiving royalties monthly for coming up with this handy hose companion. Using the wrong outlet can produce sad results; like watering your […]
Using a manual transmission is a skill that many new drivers have never had to learn. But those who have mastered it can almost duplicate what an automatic transmission does. The term ‘clutch’ not only involves moving vehicles, but also the times in our lives when a change in our trajectory is called for. […]
I seldom know who I am writing to. Often it is to a generic group (a message that could fit almost everyone). Other times I am writing to issues – hopelessness, sadness, fear, confusion or discouragement. I usually have no idea of how my words are being received. I know that some of these […]
I should have been cautious following this woman’s directions, I really should have been. I had previously conducted this discussion with her: “Hey Siri, what is current water level in Coeur d’ Alene Lake since the snow melt?” Her immediate response was, “The distance between Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is […]
God superintends the farthest, unknown reaches of the cosmos, while superintending the most tiny particles! Are your issues somewhere in between these two extremes? In 1983 Tom Joyner moved to Dallas to become morning host at KKDA-FM. He had been a radio host for several years. Two years later, he was offered an afternoon […]
I believe the moral calamity in America and those permitting it and strengthening it seems hopeless – but I also believe that the growing breath of God’s revival fires flaring throughout our country are real. I view them not as contradictory but as counter-parts to each other. Both will be pulling in opposite directions. […]
A Fresh Heart ‘Classical’ devotional from September 25, 2016 – We need to be reminded! When God arrives … Light bursts in – darkness takes a hike. When God arrives … Hope springs up – despondency gets its pink slip. When God arrives … Joy returns – sadness leaves town. When God arrives … […]
It happened in a Major League baseball game in 1957 with Phildelphia Phillie’s batter Richie Ashburn at bat. He hit a ball out of bounds and into the crowd which hit Alice Roth in the face and broke her nose. As she was being attended to, Ashburn fouled the next pitch into the stands and […]
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.