Fresh heart for the journey
On the Sunday of Jesus’ resurrection, both Peter and John raced to the empty tomb to verify the report of Mary Magdlene. In John 20 verse 4 it says that “Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.” It should be noted that the ‘other disciple’ was John, […]
“After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet,” John 13:5 NIV It’s tough to be a pastor now. The pandemic is now followed by the destruction of many cities across America – Godly leaders face a gargantuan challenge: How to unite believers who are split in almost […]
Selfies … what a fun way to include ourselves in our pictures of beautiful scenery or surrounded by family and friends. It’s something we couldn’t do prior to 2010 when Apple gave us the iPhone 4 with a front facing camera. It was obviously technology that we had been waiting for. The International Business […]
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 […]
“You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake.” II Corinthians 4:5 New Living Translation You can enslave someone, but you cannot give that person a servant’s heart. Jesus wasn’t a slave by background or family history. He […]
“He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion), and to walk humbly with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]?” Micah 6:8 Amplified Bible Any job comes with responsibilities […]
“Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.” Galatians 6:4,5 New Living Translation It’s easy to get lost in a crowd. But I think it’s […]
“You know that in this world kings are tyrants, and officials lord it over the people beneath them.But among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must become your slave. For even I, the Son of Man, came […]
“All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen.” Jude 25 New Living Translation As he carried Jesus through the cheering crowd amid shouts of praise and adulation, […]
What gets me into heaven? God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8 New Living Translation Imagine heaven with egos! If what we did or who we knew or what we possessed or how smart we were could get […]
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.