Fresh heart for the journey
“And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39 ESV We want to obey Scripture, but struggle over […]
“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?” Luke 6:46 New Living Translation Jesus has gone from preaching to meddling. He’s just given the crowds his philosophy of living … ‘the Beatitudes.’ He’s instructed them to love their enemies, quit judging others, learn to give freely […]
Intersections are interesting places. On our roadways they are places where vehicles come together from different directions. Intersections must provide supervision, planning and enough information so that each vehicle leaves it going in the intended direction. In business an intersection is a place where ideas come together, vision is added and the synergism turns […]
“Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, […]
Let’s admit it. A lot of our ‘being led by the Lord’ involves us getting hopelessly and frustratingly lost and then calling him for directions. For him to lead I must follow. That’s how it’s supposed to work. In practice, however, I usually strike off on my own until I am in the […]
Disciple: follower of person or idea Disciple of Jesus: imitator of Christ At some point the student learns what the teacher knows. Somewhere along the line the character and ideals of the master rubs off on those who follow him. He speaks … they listen. He acts … they emulate. Put Jesus and us […]
God’s Word marinates! When I grill or cook meat I like to marinate it first. There’s virtually no limit to the flavors that you can soak and steep into a steak or roast. All that’s needed is time for the meat and the seasonings to hang out together, usually in a plastic bag or wrapped […]
Here’s a quick quiz for you! I’ve got a little quiz for you. (The answer will follow) Take a couple of minutes and separate these activities into “Sacred” or “Secular.” Don’t overthink each one. ‘SACRED’ or ‘SECULAR’ QUIZ Personal devotions …. Mowing the lawn … Driving to church … Being in church …Washing the car […]
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.