Fresh heart for the journey
So many stories in Scripture would wreck us as we read them… if we didn’t already know the victorious ending. In the story of Esther, (Book of Esther) at one point, a gallows has been built for her Godly uncle, the edict has been given and the date set for the elimination of the […]
We lived in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho from 1978 – 1988. It was a paradise with just a tad more winter than we needed. For three of those years I traveled each week all over the United States and Canada conducting two-day prayer seminars for World Literature Crusade. I loved involving people from all […]
“Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you …” John 14:27 What if God wanted to give you peace … and you had no place for Him to put it? God’s peace doesn’t come as an intruder. He comes only as an invited guest. He won’t kick someone or something out so He can […]
I really feel good today—as if I didn’t have a care in the world. Ever met somebody that didn’t have a care in the world? There is a smile on their face. There is no anxiety obvious in their emotions. They’re not fidgety. You know they are financially well off. Their family seems grounded and […]
“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” Jeremiah 29:13 New Living Translation “I really wanted you to wear your new grey shirt,” my wife says as I walk out of the bedroom. “It’s hanging in the closet.” “I couldn’t find it,” I respond with sincerity. She walks into the closet, and […]
After a two year absence from dentists and a move to another city, it was time to have my ‘not-so-pearly-whites’ checked. As I lay back with mouth gaping and rubber clad gloves probing my mouth, the dentist called out his findings to his assistant. She filled out the chart as he made the round […]
GOD: “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 MAN: “Thanks, but I’ve put a lot of thought into my future. My plans have been in place since I was in […]
“When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!” Matthew 2:10 New Living Translation Here’s to ubiquitous joy and unquenchable peace! The hurried dash to Bethlehem to register for the census would hardly have been labeled as joyous. Not with the baby already considered illegitimate by many. And the overwhelming crowds and “No […]
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.