Fresh heart for the journey
“A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:4 New Living Translation When God says it’s time to stop crying and begin laughing … don’t laugh at him… laugh with him! She was an old, childless lady whose hope had long since run its […]
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 […]
“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 […]
In the Old Testament book of Jeremiah (chapter 29) we read a fascinating vignette from one of Israel’s less-than-spectacular periods. Her sins and disregard for God are being dealt with. The majority of the brightest, best and most talented in the nation have been carted off to Babylon to serve its leadership. Soon after their […]
When the state and federal government decided to do a ‘make-over’ of a major freeway intersection near us we were told it would involve some inconvenience. Inconvenience? That’s like saying that Chuck E Cheese may get noisy on a Friday night! We’re still months away from completion of the master plan for improving our drive […]
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18,19 NIV The recently married young man hesitated asking the question for fear […]
“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, […]
It was in church this morning that I found myself singing the words “In the sun or rain, my heart celebrates … that you are good to me.” Now if the sun symbolizes good times and the rain denotes tough times, guess which one we’d lobby for. If given the choice, we’d opt for […]
It was April, 1953. I was ten year old. In a few weeks I would celebrate my eleventh birthday traveling by train from Chicago to Los Angeles to spend the summer with my cousin. Those three months, plus a three day/two night train trip by myself held great expectations. I would join my cousin’s […]
It was a terrifying situation. Traffic was heavy enough that the car in front of me was mere feet away, and the car following me was less than a car length from my back bumper. Machinery hemmed me in on both sides of the narrow lane. And worse, I could scarcely see through the […]
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.