Fresh heart for the journey
“God’s blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God.” Proverbs 10:22 MSG When you get to your late seventies, you’ve accumulated a lot of information. Unfortunately, much of it is worthless, senseless and sometimes dangerous. Like: Dip a match in vinegar and apply it to your warts… they’ll disappear (and they […]
Turn around and look behind you. Go ahead … look back as far as you’re able. What’s back there? Can you at least recall the highlights (or lowlights!) You may remember getting your tonsils out … your best friend in grade school. You may recall family vacations and summer camp and VBS. You may […]
“Then God said, ‘Let there be light-bearers (sun, moon, stars) in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be useful for signs (tokens) [of God’s provident care], and for marking seasons, days, and years;’” Genesis 1:14 Amplified Bible The heavens do more than declare God’s glory (Psalm 19:1). They also […]
I am blessed! At fourteen I met the love of my life, married her six years later and find unbelievable delight in her love 54 years later. Our two sons and their wives are treasures beyond price and have given us seven grandchildren who enrich our lives at every turn. In over fifty years […]
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 […]
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life … “ Psalm 23:6 KJV Ever feel like God’s mercies are relentlessly pursuing you through life? You should – because they are! Joanie and I just spent a rich and hallowed time mounting trophies on the walls of our hearts. 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.