Fresh heart for the journey
“And I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you [abundantly], and make your name great (exalted, distinguished); And you shall be a blessing [a source of great good to others];” Genesis 12:2 Amplified Bible What’s not to like about the first part of God’s declaration over Abraham. Who isn’t interested in getting […]
“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 NLT There we were – on our first ever vacation after graduating from college. Driving our brand new (fire engine red with white bucket seats) 1964 Rambler 440H we had made the first three quarters of our […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is your walk with God based on history or hysteria? By ‘history’ I mean do you have an observable history and track record of God’s love and faithfulness in your life that you look back on to draw courage and assurance at any time? Like David in the Book of Psalms, do you cry out […]
We need more than a politician telling us that the government has us covered… we need a Savior who says that underneath us are everlasting arms of care. (Deuteronomy 33:27) We need more than a handyman to keep our home livable … we need a Savior who says he’s gone to prepare for us […]
“They were living for heaven. And now God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has made a heavenly city for them.” Hebrews 11:15,16 Living Bible You can’t read the eleventh chapter of Hebrews without sensing God’s pride in the impressive group listed there. Many of our ancient heroes are mentioned. Their […]
It’s a delight to be able to draw clean water amid those drinking from polluted streams. “With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation!” Isaiah 12:3 New Living Translation It’s a joy to gain strength while others around you are losing theirs. “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the […]
“(Israel) even spoke against God himself, saying, ‘God can’t give us food in the wilderness. Yes, he can strike a rock so water gushes out, but he can’t give his people bread and meat.’” Psalm 78:19,20 New Living Translation I love it when in a worship service ‘we’ quit singing and ‘I’ start singing. It’s not that […]
This is my third blog on hope in the last ten weeks. Blame this one on a quote from an excellent sermon I heard yesterday: You are the conduit of hope for a hopeless world – and a reflection of your Heavenly Father’s riches. But hope in what, or more importantly, who? When it comes […]
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.