Fresh heart for the journey
“On the very day I call to you for help, my enemies will retreat. This I know; God is on my side.” Psalm 56:9 New Living Translation Prayer is not the last thing we must do in rough times, but the first. A.J. Gordon said: You can do more than pray after you […]
“Be merciful to me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.” Psalm 86:3 KJV Often we let grace cover our inconsistency in prayer. We assume a “Que sera, sera/What will be, will be” attitude instead of regularly praying as if something happens when we pray that will not happen if we do […]
“He (God) determines the course of world events; he removes kings and sets others on the throne. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he himself is surrounded by light.” Daniel 2:21,22 New Living Translation […]
Any prayer has power. However, there are several prayers that cause God’s eyebrows to raise … that make him a bit uncomfortable. Watch out for these less than ideal prayers: “If You Can” prayers. In Mark 9 Jesus meets a hurting father whose son is distressed by the devil. He pleads with Jesus: […]
Heard from God lately? I don’t mean ‘talked to God lately’ but actually heard from him? Sometimes we miss an important aspect of who God is. He’s far more than a listening post … He’s a communicator! And communication is a two way street. Rather than always unloading on God, why not ask him […]
Holding my ubiquitous little iPhone in my hand, it’s hard to remember the old days when people were smart and phones were dumb. But obviously some people were smart because they invented the ‘smart phone.’ Gone are the days when you would call your girl friend (VAnderbuilt 4-5221) and talk endlessly staring at the […]
Why do we complicate what God meant to be simple conversation? What’s in the bag we carry into our prayer time? Here are some things found in most of our ‘bags:’ a bit of apprehension any bits of theology we have heard on the subject almost always a request or need hopefully some praise […]
“Why should I pray if I’m not going to get what I want or feel I need?” Good question. Well, actually, it’s not a good question. It’s a rather selfish one. There’s a misconception about prayer in that question, because prayer is actually more about Him than it is about me. And that query […]
They’re called ‘smart phones’ for a reason. At the App Store (where my phone loves to shop) there are now over one million ‘smart phone’ applications available to download. The big drawback of course, is that any smart phone requires someone with an IQ higher than a bowling ball to take advantage of its many […]
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 […]
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.