Fresh heart for the journey
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” James 4:8 ESV Today I need a close God! I need to feel Him bump into me. I need his breath on my shoulder. I want the God that I can’t escape from. I don’t want an accidental encounter but a second-by-second contact. […]
As an exhorter and one who loves to encourage and ‘egg on’… I find great alignment with the title of Pastor Jim Cymbala’s book “Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire.” I reject the stodgy and dull. I pursue the excitement of the New Testament church. Let me share some important components of current events in our […]
Does God ever show up late? Can we accuse Him of delay in any situation? The longer I live the more I believe that God has never missed his cue. He’s never been offstage when his presence is called for and his lines are to be uttered. We, on the other hand, often attempt […]
If you are married (or been to a wedding) you most likely remember hearing the phrase “till death do us part.” It may have been worded differently, but it’s a strategic part of the ceremony reminding us that marriage is to last our entire lives. As committed as I am to a life-time of […]
I’ve made a few resolutions in my life… and kept a few of them. This transition, however, from 2020 to 2021 calls for much more focus and attention to follow God closely in this new year. I will center on Prayer, Family and Perspective. Here we go: PRAYER I will pray more and believe […]
Dear friends, I must apologize… my new devotional is proving hard to buy! Xulon Press has some glitches going on and several have tried to order through them and to this point to no avail. I believe they will fix whatever is going on, but in the meantime – I’D SURE LIKE YOU TO HAVE […]
Dear friends, I must apologize… my new devotional is proving hard to buy! Xulon Press has some glitches going on and several have tried to order through them and to this point to no avail. I believe they will fix whatever is going on, but in the meantime – I’D SURE LIKE YOU TO HAVE […]
There are two groups who meet on our platforms and stages every Christmas… they stand or kneel with heads bowed and hands folded, gazing at the manger. They are the shepherds and the Magi and both were invited by God to take part of the incredible story of the birth of Jesus. But aside […]
What do people think about me? Are they impressed? Put off? Offended by me in some way? Do they think I’m too heavy, obnoxious or out of shape? Do they look at me with pride or disapproval? There’s not too much we can do about all that, and we shouldn’t waste much time pondering […]
“Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have [relied on and] trusted [confidently] in the Lord without wavering and I shall not slip.” Psalm 26:1 AMP What’s a person to do when health fails? It’s always safe to trust the Lord! What do you do when maliciousness comes from a former […]
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.