Fresh heart for the journey
“People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.” Proverbs 19:3 New Living Translation It takes unmitigated gall to put God on the defense stand! – we sow seeds of unfaithfulness in a relationship, then shake our fist at God when that relationship fails – we sow seeds […]
60 Seconds of Pastoral Pondering Celebrate the Process Few people make a profession of faith the very first time they are confronted with the Gospel. For most, it’s a path of small, incremental changes. The journey usually begins far from the point of accepting Jesus. Its headwaters are typically void of any need of or […]
You might say there’s a perpetual rip in the bottom of our seed bags. We’re sowing seeds all through our lives … at times on purpose and at other times totally unaware. We sow seeds that will make us proud when they’re harvested. And at times plant seeds that will produce things that will disappoint […]
“Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” James 4:17 At my age I’m doing fairly well handling the sins of commission. There are fewer and fewer things I shouldn’t do that I am doing (committing). Except, possibly, driving over the speed limit! But, hey, this […]
When God called Gideon to lead Israel out from under the rule of the Midianites, He didn’t exactly find a Type A self-assured leader oozing with charisma or confidence. Even though the angel called him a mighty hero, Gideon does a double-take with a “Who, me?” glance around him. “I’m from the weakest clan in […]
“And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” I Corinthians 11:1 New Living Translation Oh the power of a life whose words and deeds are congruent [consistent, matching, harmonious] with each other! Our culture has become disinterested in a gospel of convenience and compromise. – They’re tired of being told about […]
On a trip I like a clearly defined route. I like my freeways to have several uncluttered lanes. I like frequent road signs with a lot of helpful information … like how far it is to my destination and what amenities are available at the next off ramp. I don’t like questions or ambiguity. Don’t […]
A Blog For Parents David said, “My son Solomon is still young and inexperienced. And since the Temple to be built for the Lord must be a magnificent structure, famous and glorious throughout the world, I will begin making preparations for it now.” S0 David collected vast amounts of building materials before his death. I Chronicles 22:5 […]
Who Are Your Heroes? “The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!” Psalm 16:3 New Living Translation Living in a culture that puts more emphasis on style than on substance, it’s easy to get confused about who our heroes are. – When we insist on artificial color added […]
I don’t have any friends named Eliphaz, but if I did I’d probably ‘de-friend’ them. Guilt by association. Job had a friend by that name (Job 4) and he turned out to be a finger pointer, a denouncer, a fault finder where none existed. He specialized in criticism cloaked in false concern. […]
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.