by Nate Stevens | Sep 3, 2021 | Christian Living, Encouragement, Eternity, Transformation
Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again (from above), he cannot see the kingdom of God. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.” [John 3:3, 7, parenthesis added] I clearly remember the day my firstborn...
by Nate Stevens | Jul 9, 2021 | Christian Living, Encouragement, Eternity, Parenting, Relationships, Singleness, Transformation
I am weary with my groaning; all night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears. [Psalm 6:6] What keeps you up at night? Better yet, what should keep you up at night? Many things bombard our minds begging for attention. We ignore them quite well with the...
by Nate Stevens | Jun 26, 2021 | Christian Living, Encouragement, Eternity, Transformation
They went to the cisterns and found no water. They returned with their vessels empty. [Jeremiah 14:3] When was the last time you enjoyed a cool, refreshing drink of water? Was it from the kitchen sink or a container in the fridge? Or a pristine stream in the...
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 | Sep 21, 2020 | Transformation
Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting [Psalm 139:23-24]. An addition to the home, even if it is just a remodel, can be an exciting time. But it can also be...
