Fresh heart for the journey
Do-Overs I’m a windshield guy, not a rear view mirror guy. Looking behind you can be helpful, but that’s not where I’m going. That’s where I’ve been. In the same vein, I don’t do a lot of soul searching over decisions made, clothes bought or miles traveled. That was then and this is now. […]
“Satan has desired to have you…” Luke 22:31 KJV This verse shouldn’t surprise any of us who follow Jesus. Satan despises all who have put their trust in the work of the cross. He loathes us, tries to diminish us in the eyes of those around us, yet, in reality, doesn’t have what it […]
Trapped! Claustrophobic people get the implications of this word easily. They know the feeling of confinement, no room, suffocating dread and fast beating heart. But all of us have been acquainted with the word trapped, even if not in a physical way. We’ve been ensnared by insufficient finances for our current debts… been smothered by […]
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31,32 NLT “I’m not mad at anyone!” I came to this realization yesterday while […]
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 It’s 4th of July weekend as I write this. Signs of a grateful nation are in abundance. We certainly celebrate being free and honoring those who sacrifice for us to have our freedom. Political freedom can be taken for granted […]
“Pilate replied, ‘But you are a king then?’ ‘Yes,’ Jesus said. ‘I was born for that purpose. And I came to bring truth to the world. All who love the truth are my followers.’ ‘What is truth?’ Pilate exclaimed.” John 18:37,38 The Living Bible In the short but dramatic interaction with the Roman governor Pilate, Jesus […]
I’m a windshield guy more than a rear view mirror guy. It’s important at times to look behind you, but that’s not where I’m going. That’s where I’ve been. In the same vein, I don’t do a lot of soul searching over decisions made, clothes bought or miles traveled. That was then and this is […]
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.