Fresh heart for the journey
Who do you look for when the sky begins to fall? What is your plan if an adversary pins you to the mat and intends your career to be over? Who do you instinctively call out to when your world quits making sense and panic finds you calling out into the night of your […]
Oh, the stuff accumulating in our lives. Stuff that wearies us, confuses us, frightens us and lays claim to more of our sanity and time than it has the right to. Stuff like sickness, doctor’s visits, flu and covid vaccines, slowing steps as we age, worry over other’s health, sick days and eating […]
“Just trust God” we’re told when facing something that threatens to overwhelm us. Trusting God becomes a lifeline in times of struggle, uncertainty and the exit of hope from our lives. What does it mean to ‘trust God?’ The dictionary defines trust as: firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone […]
“When what’s in your hand isn’t sufficient for your harvest, make it your seed.” Evangelist Mike Murdock It’s startling, but we hardly ever conceive of the difference God will make in a situation! Most of us should know better. We’ve been around long enough to see that when God is combined with any […]
“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 […]
Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you. Andrew Murray Ever wondered how you’d know if you’re humble? You won’t … but those around you will know! And if they attempt to praise you for your great humility don’t listen to a word they’re saying because if you do you’ll […]
“I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency].” Philippians 4:13 Amplified Bible Not everyone makes New Year resolutions, but those who do often make one of several mistakes. Their […]
When Jesus was looking for answers that weren’t available, He didn’t cry “Uncle.” – He cried “Father!” “Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike.” Matthew 11:25 New Living Translation […]
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.