Fresh heart for the journey
“The one thing I want from God, the thing I seek most of all, is the privilege of meditating in his Temple, living in his presence every day of my life, delighting in his incomparable perfections and glory.” Psalm 27:4 Living Bible Those words come from the Psalmist and cut to the chase of what […]
“As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut. It is evil to make mindless offerings to God. Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.” Ecclesiastes 5:1,2 New […]
Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you. Andrew Murray Ever wondered how you’d know if you’re humble? You won’t … but those around you will know! And if they attempt to praise you for your great humility don’t listen to a word they’re saying because if you do you’ll […]
In my 11th hour of flight training after a couple of touch and go landings, my instructor told me to taxi to the flight center. He got out and turned back to me. “Make a couple of those on your own, then come back and we’ll talk.” You long for this day yet the […]
A long day comes to a close. The TV is off. The book is bookmarked and closed. The lights have been extinguished and even the normal house ‘sighs and creaks’ seem muted as you lay your head on the pillow. But even with the physical world shutting down for a night of much needed […]
Why do we complicate what God meant to be simple conversation? What’s in the bag we carry into our prayer time? Here are some things found in most of our ‘bags:’ a bit of apprehension any bits of theology we have heard on the subject almost always a request or need hopefully some praise […]
“So Moses lifted his hand to the sky, and a deep darkness covered the entire land of Egypt for three days. During all that time the people could not see each other, and no one moved. But there was light as usual where the people of Israel lived.” Exodus 10:22,23 New Living Translation These verses describe […]
Help! I’m in ‘option overload!’ As a seven year old with a nickel to spend on candy, there weren’t all that many to choose from. Today the choices are far too many to enumerate in just 400 words. Haircuts were either ‘trim’ or crewcut. Hair color was ‘what you had was what you kept.’ […]
“A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:4 New Living Translation When God says it’s time to stop crying and begin laughing … don’t laugh at him… laugh with him! She was an old, childless lady whose hope had long since run its […]
I really feel good today—as if I didn’t have a care in the world. Ever met somebody that didn’t have a care in the world? There is a smile on their face. There is no anxiety obvious in their emotions. They’re not fidgety. You know they are financially well off. Their family seems grounded and […]
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.