by Nate Stevens | Aug 11, 2019 | Christian Living, Encouragement, Eternity, Transformation
I have a challenging question. Yes, it deals with God, but in an unexpected way. Answering it requires you to not get irritated with me and to candidly answer only after deeply pondering the question. I mean you no harm. I do not judge you. I will not judge your...
by Nate Stevens | Jul 12, 2019 | Christian Living
I do not understand God’s love. Mind you, I deeply appreciate it and revel in its favor. However, when faced with “God so loved the world,” I struggle. My hesitation is not with the Mother Teresa or Billy Graham personalities of humanity. Their decency, graciousness,...
by Nate Stevens | Jan 31, 2019 | Christian Living
When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. (Proverbs 16:7). We all desire more peace in our lives. After all, who wants daily doses of drama, discord, and discontentment? Additionally, no one wants enemies much less the...
by Nate Stevens | Dec 23, 2018 | Christian Living
But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Galatians 6:14) Being in something’s shadow usually requires close proximity to it. A tree’s shade provides me relief from...
by Nate Stevens | Nov 23, 2018 | Christian Living
But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Galatians 6:14) Each person is as surrendered to God as he or she chooses to be. Relinquishing, the initial step of...
by Nate Stevens | Nov 14, 2018 | Christian Living
Do I truly know Jesus Christ or do I know about Him? Do I crave an ongoing, deeper fellowship with Him or am I satisfied with my current level of familiarity? Is my soul restless with the constant pursuit of more intimate knowledge of Him and the applicable practice...
