Fresh heart for the journey
Mercy comes to us when we need forgiveness and can’t pay for it. As the songwriter reminded, God’s grace is amazing! It’s a gift we don’t deserve but desperately need. We absolutely cannot save ourselves from the penalty of our sinful lives, but God’s mercy covers those sins and welcomes us into […]
“May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.” Romans 1:7 New Living Translation “ …and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.” Matthew 6:12 New Living Translation For a man with impeccable religious credentials, grasping grace wasn’t exactly easy. With an attitude […]
“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 […]
Impasse! None of its dictionary meanings make me smile. (stalemate, standoff, deadlock, gridlock, bottleneck, dead end) Here’s what it sounds like: “I’m not moving until you do, and that’s because I’m right and you’re wrong. And even if you’re not wrong, you certainly aren’t as right as I am.” And so we stand on […]
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.