by Steve S. | Feb 15, 2010 | faith, God's purpose, Israel, Site News, Trust
“The vision is always a fact. It is the reality that is often a fraud.†(G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy) I’ve been to Israel a half dozen times in the last few years. You’d think it would get old after so many visits … it doesn’t. There’s something about...
by Steve S. | Jan 13, 2009 | Courage, faith, Fear, God's purpose, Heaven, Hell, Israel, Obedience, peace, possessions, Prayer, purpose, success, Trust
“And the Scriptures also say, ‘He is the Stone that some will stumble over and the Rock that will make them fall.’ They will stumble because they will not listen to God’s word, nor obey it, and so this punishment must follow – that they will...
by Steve S. | Nov 6, 2008 | agape, Fruit of the Spirit, God's purpose, Israel, love, peace, purpose
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” (I Peter 3:9) Last week I introduced you to a modern day ‘rich young ruler’; Reuel McFarland. Unlike his...
by Steve S. | Oct 30, 2008 | God's purpose, Israel, joy, Obedience, purpose, Site News, success
“Jesus answered, ‘If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come follow me.'” (Matthew 19:21) Hmmm … How about just being good? How much does that cost? The passage at the...
by Steve S. | Oct 24, 2008 | faith, God's purpose, Israel, Oil, purpose, Shalom
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Hebrews 11:1-2) Last week we learned that faith – believing in God – is a lot more than holding some concept in our...
by Steve S. | Jul 14, 2008 | God's purpose, Israel, purpose, Stars, Tapestry
Pupose Weekly, July 07, 2008 Starry, Starry Night Vol. 2, Issue 26 “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.†(Psalm 147:4) My buddy Roger called last week. He wanted to share a new software program with me; “Stellarium.†Stellarium...
