by Nate Stevens | Nov 19, 2020 | Encouragement, Eternity
He has put eternity in their hearts [Ecclesiastes 3:11]. What is it about the human heart that longs for more than this world? What makes us gaze skyward, probe the expanse of space, and study the stars? Could part of the image of God in which He created us include a...
by Nate Stevens | Oct 24, 2020 | Christian Living, Eternity, Transformation
(Continuation of Does God Ever Give Up On Us? Part 1) Is there ever a time when God gives up? What could or would prompt Him to give up on us? Let’s continue by looking at further examples and circumstances. In addition to God surrendering or giving people up to...
by Nate Stevens | Oct 15, 2020 | Christian Living, Eternity, Transformation
Is there ever a time when God gives up on us? What could or would prompt Him to give up on us? Before quickly dismissing such a sobering question and disturbing thought, bear with me as we look to Scripture and history for answers. Contrary to what some might believe,...
by Nate Stevens | Jul 29, 2020 | Eternity
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. [2 Corinthians 5:10] Life has a 100% mortality rate. Yes, that’s a morbid yet sobering thought – one...
by Nate Stevens | Jul 21, 2020 | Christian Living, Eternity, Transformation
We have the mind of Christ [1 Corinthians 2:16]. (Continuation of Part 1) Personal Sacrifice Most people can agree with these steps so far. Humble service – check. Victory over sin – got it. Godly mindset and loving heart – working on it. But now we face the...
by Nate Stevens | Jul 10, 2020 | Christian Living, Eternity, Transformation
We have the mind of Christ [1 Corinthians 2:16]. Throughout Scripture, Christ followers are encouraged to have or to put on the mind of Christ. But what does that mean? Jesus alluded to this when He said, “It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher”...