by Steve S. | Jul 23, 2009 | God's purpose, Prayer
“I’ve always gotten to where I’m going, but it didn’t look the same.†Sounds a little like a Yogi Berra quote, doesn’t it? It’s not. It’s a Steve quote, just ask Elaine, she’ll vouch for me. I’ve always had a decent idea of where I needed to be,...
by Steve S. | Jun 10, 2009 | God's purpose, purpose, Thriving in Tough Times
“… but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.†(Philippians 3:20) Since this is the last week of our Thriving in Tough Times series, I’ve been reading over the last ten letters (the whole series) in...
by Steve S. | Apr 20, 2009 | God's purpose, peace, success, Thriving in Tough Times
Pursuing Your God Ordained Purpose “… Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart …†(Jeremiah 1:5) “… for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world …†(John 18:37) Sometimes I feel kind of adrift...
by Steve S. | Apr 3, 2009 | God's purpose, money, peace, success
Putting Spiritual Priorities Ahead of Physical Priorities “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?â€...
by Steve S. | Mar 11, 2009 | God's purpose, suffering
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James...
by Steve S. | Jan 27, 2009 | God's purpose
“Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants.” (Mathew 13:7) Remember reading the Iliad and the Odyssey in high school? Maybe not. Homer’s ancient epic poems have been made into movies several times. We’re better at...
