Fresh heart for the journey
“A time for war; A time for peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:8 TLB There was a time in the past when God’s people had a stomach for spiritual battles! We’d raise our voices and sing: “Onward Christian soldiers, marching as to war; with the cross of Jesus, going on before.” (Sabine Baring-Gould) There was militancy in […]
I seldom know who I am writing to. Often it is to a generic group (a message that could fit almost everyone). Other times I am writing to issues – hopelessness, sadness, fear, confusion or discouragement. I usually have no idea of how my words are being received. I know that some of these […]
I taught a Prayer Summit this past weekend and as I taught the material on Intercessory Prayer, I couldn’t help thinking about my Fresh Heart family. I know that many of you are intercessors. You pray regularly for those not just in your immediate family, but for people all around you and all over […]
I was asked once, “What’s the loudest voice in your life right now?” I could answer it this way: It’s the cacophony of a massive orchestra featuring blaring trumpets of lawlessness, screeching violins of differing opinions, the tubas blasting out anarchy and rebellion, the quiet clarinets feeding false information and the devil banging and […]
A tribute to intercessors everywhere… It’s been on the schedule since before creation and we’ve waited to participate in it since we first heard it announced. The rewards for Christian service are about to be given out. We stand with attention transfixed on the judgment seat of Christ. (II Corinthians 5:10) The throng cannot be […]
“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation.” I Timothy 2:1,2 The Message It’s both a Christian’s duty […]
“Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. ‘What a […]
Heaven’s Heroes It’s been on the schedule since before creation and we’ve waited to participate in it since we first heard it announced. The rewards for Christian service are about to be given out. We stand with attention transfixed on the judgment seat of Christ. (II Corinthians 5:10) The throng cannot be numbered and […]
A Blog for Pastors and Intercessors Someone once said that the mark of a great church is in how much responsibility it is willing to take for reaching the people who surround it. There are some great churches whose doors are always open because they’re in business 24/7. And the doors swing out just […]
Gaining Intimacy Through Prayer Most people are aware of the intimacy generated between God and themselves when and as they pray. And it’s true. There is a depth of knowledge of God and his heart that is gained when we converse with him through prayer. We develop an intimate relationship with the One we pray […]
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.