Fresh heart for the journey
Does prayer really work? “If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” John 14:14 ESV Will prayer help me acquire wisdom? “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:15 ES Can prayer bring […]
I taught a Prayer Summit this past weekend and as I taught the material on Intercessory Prayer, I couldn’t help thinking about my Fresh Heart family. I know that many of you are intercessors. You pray regularly for those not just in your immediate family, but for people all around you and all over […]
“Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven […]
“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men.” Matthew 6:5 NIV It’s rather unfortunate that in the church today, we tend to hear only ‘professional pray-ers.’ You know, the ones who know how […]
A tribute to intercessors everywhere… It’s been on the schedule since before creation and we’ve waited to participate in it since we first heard it announced. The rewards for Christian service are about to be given out. We stand with attention transfixed on the judgment seat of Christ. (II Corinthians 5:10) The throng cannot be […]
“…pray continually.” I Thessalonians 5:17 NIV When we see this admonition we tend to think about really ‘spiritual’ people … the kind who are so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good … the type of people who walk into walls with their eyes turned heavenward. It seems that this call to incessant […]
“Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. ‘What a […]
“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation.” I Timothy 2:1,2 The Message It’s both a Christian’s duty […]
“While they were praying, the place where they were meeting trembled and shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak God’s Word with fearless confidence. The whole congregation of believers was united as one – one heart, one mind! They didn’t even claim ownership of their own possessions. No […]
“Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. ‘What a […]
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.