Fresh heart for the journey
“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Psalm 37:23 (NLT) We never need to ‘call God’s attention’ to anything in our lives. We aren’t required to ‘bring God up to speed’ about our needs. God doesn’t ‘round up’ the balance in our checkbook. He’s aware […]
Before we went to hospitals, doctors’ offices and urgent care facilities, the doctor would come to us. Honest! It sounds like something from a galaxy far, far away but it was actually a common practice until the early 1960s when 40% of patient/doctor meetings took place in the patient’s home. By 1980 less than […]
Ray Stedman, pastor of the Peninsula Bible Church in the Bay area prior to his passing, told an interesting story. A man passed by a book store and noticed a book entitled “How to Hug.” Being a romantic at heart he purchased the book only to discover it was one volume of an encyclopedia […]
“The one thing I want from God, the thing I seek most of all, is the privilege of meditating in his Temple, living in his presence every day of my life, delighting in his incomparable perfections and glory.” Psalm 27:4 Living Bible Those words come from the Psalmist and cut to the chase of what […]
In my 11th hour of flight training after a couple of touch and go landings, my instructor told me to taxi to the flight center. He got out and turned back to me. “Make a couple of those on your own, then come back and we’ll talk.” You long for this day yet the […]
A long day comes to a close. The TV is off. The book is bookmarked and closed. The lights have been extinguished and even the normal house ‘sighs and creaks’ seem muted as you lay your head on the pillow. But even with the physical world shutting down for a night of much needed […]
I really feel good today—as if I didn’t have a care in the world. Ever met somebody that didn’t have a care in the world? There is a smile on their face. There is no anxiety obvious in their emotions. They’re not fidgety. You know they are financially well off. Their family seems grounded and […]
It was a new breakfast cafe for me and I caught up on some emails as I waited for my food’s arrival. Glancing up at the sign on the wall I read the following words: “If the food, service or portions are not up to your standards – Please lower your standards.” I smiled […]
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Psalm 103:2-5 […]
There is no purpose to worry … it serves no useful good. Joanie woke up this morning with the look of someone who fought gallantly with her pillow all night and lost convincingly. We have been packing for what we trust will be our ‘last move’ (No … not that ‘last move. We’ve been […]
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.