by Steve S. | Apr 26, 2010 | Justice, love
“What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches†(Luke 13:18) Elaine and I are going on a little...
by Steve S. | Jan 13, 2009 | Courage, faith, Fear, God's purpose, God's Voice, Heaven, Hell, joy, Justice, love, Obedience, peace, Prayer, purpose, suffering, Thriving in Tough Times, Trust
“‘Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself.'” (Job 40:8) I received a sad comment this weekend. It was a response to a Purpose Weekly letter “Has God Forsaken You?” You can read the letter and the comment...
by Steve S. | Aug 13, 2008 | God's purpose, Justice, peace, purpose, suffering
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?” (Psalm 22:1) When God Turns His Back Purpose Weekly, August 13, 2008 Vol. 2, Issue 29 Ever feel like that? It was David doing the talking...
by Steve S. | Jul 14, 2008 | Church, community, Courage, faith, Fear, God's purpose, Heaven, Hell, Justice, Obedience, purpose, Trust
“You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.’ So...
by Steve S. | Jun 3, 2008 | Church, community, Courage, faith, Fear, God's purpose, Justice, love, Prayer, purpose
Purpose Vol. 2 Issue 22 June 3, 2008 The Weekly Newsletter of True Potential Publishing Is “Church†a Dirty Word? Part III I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.†At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained...
by Steve S. | May 27, 2008 | community, Fear, God's purpose, Heaven, Hell, Israel, Justice, love, money, Obedience, peace, Prayer, purpose
Purpose Vol. 2 Issue 21 May 27, 2008 The Weekly Newsletter of True Potential Publishing “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.â€(Matthew 16:18) Is “Church†a Dirty Word? Part II...