In Search of My Heart

The Great Campaign for the Human Heart Most of us have been told that God wants our obedience, our sacrifice, or our adherence to the right rules. But what if those are secondary to His primary pursuit? Drawing from the profound insights of John Eldredge’s The Sacred Romance, Bill Harper discusses the "cosmic crisis" of the human soul and the lengths to which a "jealous lover" will go to bring His...

"Oh think twice, ‘cause its another day for you and me in paradise.. “ Phil Collins. Humanity is not doing well here at the end of the age. Jesus come back soon and rescue us! But in the meantime, these two songs have inspired me, motivated me to take another look at how I am living in my “comfort christianity”. What can I do to help this world of broken people.. as addictions, mental illness and...

This is a song about gratitude. I have found in my years of searching for my heart that the practice and habit of seeking gratitude is absolutely critical. When I say I am a “Man in Search of my Heart” what I really mean is that I am seeking an integrated healthy heart mind soul and spirit. Years ago I was more dis-integrated and this practice of noting and recording a gratitude list has brought m...

This podcast sermon from Church for the ONE in Lakeland FL - Pastor Kevin Jack - is so loaded with wisdom and inspiration I had to bring it to you all. For “A Man in Search of My Heart” .. I was captivated, captured and moved by the content, wisdom and especially Kevins heart which came out (you can hear it in his voice) Ezekiel 36:26 is one of my “life verses” for my crucible for transformation o...

I dedicate this song to Charlie Kirk. I was awakened to this song several days before Charlie was taken from us. I pondered the significance of the lyrics, took some notes… and then… now the timing is clear. The lyrics speak to a race we need to stay in, to a battle we are desperately needed to fight in, to a calling for us to live and love and fight for truth and justice and compassion. “Have we...

These days it seems I am an explorer in an exciting diverse landscape: The Kingdom of God. New features of power and mystery and healing are yet to be fully discovered, even as I encounter them anew as if I never knew them before: They are The Blood of Jesus, the Breath of God, Fire and Glory and… this my immersive experience in the River of Life. This experience prostrate on the floor praying wit...

There is so much power in story, especially The Larger Story: the story God is telling. In that realm, the Father Son relationship is central. And here comes Luke telling in this song about raising his son. The parent album is entitled “Fathers and Sons” and although Jesus is not centrally mentioned, nor would these country ballads be considered “worship songs” the tender stories of a boy becoming...

I have found lately when God is Speaking to me, He sends the same message constantly from several directions… so my pea brain will get it. This is one example. I have been learning, training, seeking to nourish my heart with healthy spiritual things, and so much of the media, discord and noise in the world today gets in the way of hearing Jesus speak. Multiple sources, like not only this song, but...

This song moved me deeply because it describes my journey toward eliminating the false self. Self protection and self promotion to be exact. I still suffer from self reliance, and I am working on trusting God more to handle the issues I am fearful about. But all of my journey to becoming whole and holy with Jesus as my guide - knowing I am not alone for He is with me - it is so difficult, almost i...

Bill Harper shares details of this year's retreat and why men (and their wives) will be so glad they came. Find retreat details and register here: returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-gl…y-april-2025 +++++++ Return to Glory Ministries hosts Wild at Heart men's retreats, and you can find more information at our website: http://rtgministries.org/

Heres another in the “Country Christian” category, and in some cases we might not see the heavenly message in classic country songs: this is one example. For me, anyway. I heard a man singing of how he had been made “a brand new man” by love. Was it the love of a woman he was speaking about, or possibly the higher, richer, truer love of Jesus? Radical conversion would look like seeing the light, t...

This Psangh speaks of our longing for the return of Jesus. How we must wait and trust that in Gods’ timing one day all will be restored. I can’t get through the day, much less a week without reminding myself that one day the kingdom will be restored, every tear will be washed away and pain of life in our broken world will cease. Hope and assurance. And since my head is a dangerous place if I am in...

Forever Country: Artists of Then, Now and Forever: This “country christian” song is a beautiful combination of three great country hits: Country Roads, Take Me Home by John Denver, On the Road Again by Willie Nelson and the foundational song I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton. I see pointers to heaven, a map of the path to get there, and the source of it all wrapped up and beautifu...

This “Country Christian” song has inspired and awakened me to valuable principles to better love others in this world. To shine the light that God has put within me to bless others. It’s loaded with really good advice, arranged in a beautiful melody, and it’s a bit of a joy bomb to my heart mind soul and spirit. I hope you find it moving to your heart as well. I highly reco...

The book of Third Kings does not exist in the scriptures, but perhaps we are living it out in the USA, even the world today. The rise and fall of Israel is perhaps a template for this nation; even the world. "Where are you man?" God seems to be asking... and hopefully would get us to ask the next question "Where are you God?" and lead us to do something about it. If you like wh...

The Wild at Heart BASIC mens retreat (hosted by Return to Glory) is a 4 day 3 night journey to recover the masculine soul. I explain some of the “behind the scenes” details about why it’s so effective. Actually this description speaks more to an intellectual rational reasoning… and less to capturing and moving the heart. So ponder this evidence to consider taking this journ...

In these lyrics, Matt first describes the pace of life in this world. “God Slow Me Down” as in a practice that is helping me in this fast paced world: Pause, listen, breathe in God, breathe out the world. “Jesus I give everyone and everything to you.” Come chase this heart of stone… searching my heart to contain more of Him. He is the owner of the mystery.. especially where my life is going… to ca...

This song by Cory Asbury tells a story common to many; a father who drank too much and loved too little. We all have our stories. I love songs that tell a story. I have found that sharing our stories with others in a safe confidential environment leads to healing; and when we, in safe, loving community, invite Jesus in to that story telling… thats fertile soil to heal and grow and find restoration...

My puppies are hearing the gun shots of the duck hunters and it's making them afraid. That makes me wonder this: what are WE listening to? +++++++ Return to Glory Ministries hosts Wild at Heart men's retreats, and you can find more information at our website: http://rtgministries.org/

Some say the mind equals reason and the heart equals emotion. I say that is nonsense, and today I explain why. +++++++ Return to Glory Ministries hosts Wild at Heart men's retreats, and you can find more information at our website: http://rtgministries.org/

A devotional thought inspired by the song Don't Forget the Star by Sidewalk Prophets. +++++++ Return to Glory Ministries hosts Wild at Heart men's retreats, and you can find more information at our website: http://rtgministries.org/

Love is so important. We need more of it! +++++++ Return to Glory Ministries hosts Wild at Heart men's retreats, and you can find more information at our website: http://rtgministries.org/

I believe we are born into a world at war, and the prize has always been the human heart. I am not just in search of my heart but in reality I am called to protect it, nourish it, strengthen it and share it with my hands and feet for others. To fight for the hearts of others as well as my own. The Armor of God as described in Ephesians 6 is something I literally put on…to me it is as real as the s...

All of our stories are so valuable when we share them intimately and safely. +++++++ Return to Glory Ministries hosts Wild at Heart men's retreats, and you can find more information at our website: https://returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-glory-oct2023

Rhett Walker has created several songs that have lifted my spirit and moved me closer to the Heart of Jesus. I see myself and even humanity in the song "Man on the Middle Cross". I accidentally stumbled on “Believer” during a time of personal disappointment and it lifted me out of it, but now it seems the Holy Spirit spoke to me through that song. And since worship is one of my most important spir...