Fresh heart for the journey
“God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.” Psalm 68:6 NLT It was agonizing! Both of our sons and families were in the same place at the same time … and we were many states away from them. The quarantine, though wise when the information was just […]
“God sets the solitary in families;” Psalm 68:6 NKJV While praying for my immediate and extended family this morning I began to mentally list what ‘family’ has added to my life. fellowship and love patience and understanding rebuke and correction safety and security times of fun and adventure forgiveness and grace The list could […]
60 Seconds of Pastoral Pondering (A blog for leaders) It was a prayer request during a service. It was supposed to have been, “Please pray for all the unsaved loved ones.” But instead the words came out backwards and we were asked to pray for all the “unloved saved ones.” We smiled at this […]
A Blog for Parents Two vital questions for parents: Do you pray daily for your children? What do you pray when you pray? Parenting carries multiple responsibilities. We are to love, care for, provide for, guide, encourage, set boundaries, teach personal responsibility and pass on our faith. Not an easy agenda in the best […]
A professor stood before a roomful of the brightest and best. All were high intensity, success-at-any-cost, go full out until you get what you are going after kinds of students. He held up a large glass jar and proceeded to fill it to the top with large rocks. “Is this jar filled?” he asked. The […]
Good morning! This is not a “Fresh Heart For a New Week.” This is simply an explanation of the new format you have now received for two weeks. As I previously forewarned you (smile) … I now have a new website: freshheartministries.org and your weekly devotions from me are coming from that site and in […]
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.