Fresh heart for the journey
My first hat worn was placed on my head by a nurse, shortly after I was born. It was my ‘son’ hat and I wore it proudly until twenty years later when I placed my ‘husband’ hat over the top of it. Along the way I’ve worn ‘nephew’ hat, ‘uncle’ hat, ‘father-in-law’ […]
“My story is important because, well … it’s mine!” The story of our individual lives is profoundly personal. All that occurs between the date of birth and date of passing belongs to us. The good and bad, the minors and majors, ups and downs. The smiles, tears, hopes and fears all bear our […]
“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 New Living Translation It happens to millions of people every year. People who should be wiser, more cautious, ‘old enough to know better.’ But still they’re scammed. they purchase the “Kiwi and Kale Miracle Diet” book for $14.95 (plus shipping […]
“For I cried to him and he answered me! He freed me from all my fears. Others too were radiant at what he did for them. Theirs was no downcast look of rejection!” Psalm 34:4,5 TLB She was working the counter at a recent Panera Bread visit. She was happy, witty, engaging and excellent […]
“Since we have such a huge crowd of men of faith watching us from the grandstands, let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back, and especially those sins that wrap themselves so tightly around our feet and trip us up; and let us run with patience the particular race that […]
A PERIODIC BLOG FOR PASTORS AND LEADERS “Being a pastor has changed dramatically in the last fifty years … being a shepherd hasn’t!” From being a ‘generalist’ (needing to run the church as a one-man-band) to highly evolved specialists … it’s changed. From the demands made on us to know more, handle more, do more […]
“However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries … ” Daniel 2:28 Where is ‘nowhere?’ I’m serious. We’ve all wondered where all those ‘from out of nowhere’ things came from. Haven’t we all made statement like: “I had no idea what to do, and then from out of nowhere the answer came.” “I […]
How do you relate to a God who takes time to count hairs? We come loudly to him when our world goes cockeyed and the balance of living has been tilted to the point we can hardly stand. When bad turns to ‘so much worse’ we assume God expects us to expect him to […]
Ever paid more for something than someone else did for the exact same product? It’s a well known fact that some manufacturers produce the identical product but slap different labels on each one. Hence a box of macaroni and cheese may be cheaper at one store than the same product in a different box […]
“They were living for heaven. And now God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has made a heavenly city for them.” Hebrews 11:15,16 Living Bible You can’t read the eleventh chapter of Hebrews without sensing God’s pride in the impressive group listed there. Many of our ancient heroes are mentioned. Their […]
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.