Fresh heart for the journey
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 […]
In honor of last week’s National Day of Prayer, maybe Jabez could give you some direction! He was just a kid with an unfortunate name. Living in a time when your name carried the imprint of what your life would become, you wanted your parents to name you well. Some parents didn’t! Take Jabez […]
Does prayer really work? “If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” John 14:14 ESV Will prayer help me acquire wisdom? “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:15 ES Can prayer bring […]
You could say that I carry a strain of ‘intercession’ in my DNA! My grandfather worked for the Railway Express Agency for almost 40 years. At least that’s where he garnered his wages to take care of his family. But his real ministry was in Chicago’s Skid Road and places around the world […]
“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men.” Matthew 6:5 NIV It’s rather unfortunate that in the church today, we tend to hear only ‘professional pray-ers.’ You know, the ones who know how […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” Nehemiah 1:4 KJV Nehemiah was confronted with a crisis of national proportion. Jerusalem was in shambles and God’s people had a future that looked awfully bleak. Nehemiah’s first response to […]
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.