Fresh heart for the journey
(Note! These admonitions to ‘keep’ obeying all of God’s intentions for our lives cannot be listed ‘most to least important.’ What one desperately needs immediate help in ‘keeping’ is a non-issue to one and critical to someone else. Just wait – you will find the one that fits you!) KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT! Anyone hoping […]
“Get ready … get set … GO!” There are people who do not follow this progression of preparation. We refer to them as ‘scatter-brained.’ They get an idea … and launch it. They think something … and say it. They often act out of the first burst of a concept in their minds. Sometimes […]
“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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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.