Fresh heart for the journey
As you read the above title, my guess is that you heard it in your mind being said in a whining, pouting voice. Maybe there’s even a little lip quiver as we say it. Because that question is usually a form of spiritual complaining. It’s a self-centered lament and comes from the branch of theological […]
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 New Living Translation I love being around ‘glass half-full’ people … who see through obstacles and the obvious to what isn’t presently available to our five senses. I love people who believe […]
This is my third blog on hope in the last ten weeks. Blame this one on a quote from an excellent sermon I heard yesterday: You are the conduit of hope for a hopeless world – and a reflection of your Heavenly Father’s riches. But hope in what, or more importantly, who? When it comes […]
There is a fascinating series of questions that confront us when challenged by a truth or command in God’s Word. Let’s say we’ve just come upon Luke 9:23 where we are told by Jesus to ‘deny ourselves.’ We find it just as we are about to cross the narcissistic bridge into the land of […]
60 Seconds of Pastor Pondering I have committed to pray for a number of pastors and their families every day. You probably are one of them. This morning I was reminded of how powerfully I have been taught by some of you. One pastor friend has taught me the importance of a passion for revival. […]
There’s an enormous difference between “God is no where” and “God is now here.” It’s as vast as the gulf between despair and hope … between victory and utter and complete annihilation … between getting up in the morning prepared for whatever comes or pulling the covers over your head for protection. And yet the […]
Family By The Book “Stakes in the Ground That Will Anchor Your Family” With traditional family values under attack from several directions, it’s important for us to establish some key areas to focus our attention on. These ‘stakes’ in the ground will help to protect existing relationships, redeem broken ones and be pro-active in succeeding […]
Fresh Heart For a New Week “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23 Kings James Version I was missing my Dad, so I opened his Bible to see if it would pull him back into focus in my heart and mind. And it […]
And his name will be the hope of all the world.” Matthew 12:21 New Living Translation It’s understandable for the wicked to be afraid. They have good reason to lie awake starring at the darkened ceiling of their bedroom after watching the late news on television. Theirs is a troubled and troubling future. And […]
“ …you shall not harden your [minds and] hearts or close your hands to your poor brother; but you shall open your hands wide to him …”Deuteronomy 15:7,8 Amplified Bible We tend to measure success by what we are able to acquire. We get what we can and then ‘can’ what we get. The pile […]
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.