Fresh heart for the journey
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 […]
“You are the world’s seasoning, to make it tolerable. If you lose your flavor, what will happen to the world? And you yourselves will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.” Matthew 5:13 TLB Jesus didn’t call us to be bland and flavorless. While we’re not to be obnoxious, narrow-minded or worse still, closed […]
“Though they patrol their walls night and day against invaders, their real problem is internal—wickedness and dishonesty are entrenched in the heart of the city.” Psalm 55:10 The Living Bible How often do our defenses protect us from one direction while danger comes from another … or from within. Do we lock the front door […]
There’s a clever insertion between the past and the future. It’s called TODAY. Using it wisely will help sort the past and plan for the future. But living ‘today’ is difficult for some. They don’t take advantage of this very special day. When you consider that today was yesterday’s tomorrow and that within 24 […]
The resurrection of Jesus creates a ‘crisis of faith’ only in those who lack faith … a ‘crisis of belief’ only in those who won’t. It’s a bit ironic that in a culture so thoroughly engrossed in zombies and walking dead that a living Savior rattles them. With hundreds of millions given to mediums […]
“Pilate replied, ‘But you are a king then?’ ‘Yes,’ Jesus said. ‘I was born for that purpose. And I came to bring truth to the world. All who love the truth are my followers.’ ‘What is truth?’ Pilate exclaimed.” John 18:37,38 The Living Bible In the short but dramatic interaction with the Roman governor Pilate, Jesus […]
Let’s just say that driving through Oklahoma isn’t like driving through Yosemite Valley or winding through the high country of Colorado. It’s pleasant enough … but predictable enough that you’re tempted to begin counting telephone poles! One ten mile stretch is remarkably like the last ten mile section. So the billboards become welcome friends. […]
Intersections are interesting places. On our roadways they are places where vehicles come together from different directions. Intersections must provide supervision, planning and enough information so that each vehicle leaves it going in the intended direction. In business an intersection is a place where ideas come together, vision is added and the synergism turns […]
“Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, […]
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.