Fresh heart for the journey
“God’s blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God.” Proverbs 10:22 MSG When you get to your late seventies, you’ve accumulated a lot of information. Unfortunately, much of it is worthless, senseless and sometimes dangerous. Like: Dip a match in vinegar and apply it to your warts… they’ll disappear (and they […]
“And I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you [abundantly], and make your name great (exalted, distinguished); And you shall be a blessing [a source of great good to others];” Genesis 12:2 Amplified Bible What’s not to like about the first part of God’s declaration over Abraham. Who isn’t interested in getting […]
I am blessed! At fourteen I met the love of my life, married her six years later and find unbelievable delight in her love 54 years later. Our two sons and their wives are treasures beyond price and have given us seven grandchildren who enrich our lives at every turn. In over fifty years […]
I read a ‘tongue in cheek’ formula for success: Rise early, work late and strike oil. When it comes to a work ethic we tend to navigate toward the fringes of balance. If we work hard we expect the blessing of success. “I earned it,” we say. After all, if you are not […]
It’s a delight to be able to draw clean water amid those drinking from polluted streams. “With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation!” Isaiah 12:3 New Living Translation It’s a joy to gain strength while others around you are losing theirs. “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the […]
But wait … there’s more! Who hasn’t seen it. While yawning your way through one of your favorite Christmas movie reruns a smiling, energetic man in a chef’s hat appears. And has he got a deal for you! It begins with a Watzui titanium kitchen knife with jewel-encased handle studded with tanzanite chips. He demonstrates […]
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.