Fresh heart for the journey
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 […]
God has had some outstanding messengers to deliver his messages to man. Back in the Old Testament he had his prophets … men and women beyond bribe or threats. They delivered his dispatches in powerful, sometimes strange, but always clear ways. The New Testament had some spectacular oracles as well. Listen to Peter preach […]
I don’t own a gun for protection for the same reason I quit using my table saw. I don’t want to go to heaven accidentally. I know I’d sleep more confidently knowing there was a loaded pistol nearby. The trick would be waking up quickly and being awake enough to know where the […]
……….It’s not your credentials, but your hunger that matters!………. He didn’t appear to fit in … this long-haired, scruffy, flip flop wearing recent street person. But it was the late 1960s and there was a lot happening out there on the streets. Like young people finding Jesus, quitting drugs, looking for new friends and […]
“Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.” Psalm 119:165 New Living Translation With chaos, noise and agitation frequent companions as we journey through life, any verse that offers peace has my attention immediately. Elvis Presley may have made a lot of money off of “All Shook Up” but as a […]
It was President Reagan who once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help …” There is a bit of cynicism in many today as to the government’s desire and ability to help in many areas of our lives. But contrast those […]
“May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.” Romans 1:7 New Living Translation “ …and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.” Matthew 6:12 New Living Translation For a man with impeccable religious credentials, grasping grace wasn’t exactly easy. With an attitude […]
“I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency].” Philippians 4:13 Amplified Bible Not everyone makes New Year resolutions, but those who do often make one of several mistakes. Their […]
“I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.” Mark Twain I doubt you missed the news, but we’re about to enter a new year. And we begin this year immediately after a nation-altering election. Some were confident before November 8th but are fearful now; others were fearful before […]
60 Seconds of Pastoral Ponderings A blog for leaders As a pastor I get excited reading the Book of Acts. And why not? It’s still the blueprint for the church right now. Nations rise and fall, morality takes center stage and a decade or two later is kicked clear out of the theater. Opinions […]
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.