Fresh heart for the journey
No screenwriter had ever attempted what God accomplished. He wrote a saga that still staggers. It’s been talked about and acted out by millions over hundreds of years. That story makes free men out of slaves, What began as a story of redemption in his own heart is hinted at immediately after Adam and Eve entered […]
It began for us in 1957 when a twelve year old girl and fourteen year old boy looked at each other for the first time and thought, “Hmmm!” Six years later the two became one. The “Hmmm” became “Ahhh!” But soon the two who had become one became in reality four when two sons […]
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life … “ Psalm 23:6 KJV Ever feel like God’s mercies are relentlessly pursuing you through life? You should – because they are! Joanie and I just spent a rich and hallowed time mounting trophies on the walls of our hearts. We’ve been […]
“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” Jeremiah 29:13 New Living Translation “I really wanted you to wear your new grey shirt,” my wife says as I walk out of the bedroom. “It’s hanging in the closet.” “I couldn’t find it,” I respond with sincerity. She walks into the closet, and […]
“This is God’s Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: ‘Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’” Jeremiah 33:3 The Message What does God’s voice sound like? Kind of like […]
“And if you give even a cup of cold water …” Matthew 10:42 New Living Translation The road of life is often a journey of dust, despondency and isolation. We’re beaten down, smacked down and often ‘down on our luck.’ It can be a difficult trip with few rest areas provided. The sun beats down […]
“Why should I pray if I’m not going to get what I want or feel I need?” Good question. Well, actually, it’s not a good question. It’s a rather selfish one. There’s a misconception about prayer in that question, because prayer is actually more about Him than it is about me. And that query […]
It should have been a great worship experience this morning. They were singing songs that usually ignite something in my spirit. They were songs elevating Jesus, celebrating his great work in our lives, drawing us into closer relationship with our Heavenly Father. But it wasn’t working. The guy behind me couldn’t carry a […]
When the state and federal government decided to do a ‘make-over’ of a major freeway intersection near us we were told it would involve some inconvenience. Inconvenience? That’s like saying that Chuck E Cheese may get noisy on a Friday night! We’re still months away from completion of the master plan for improving our drive […]
Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call Resting in my Savior as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God. Russell Carter 1886 Public Domain It’s one of the old songs … the kind that brought a smile to the face and comfort to the insides! […]
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.