by Nate Stevens | Jun 5, 2018 | Christian Living
The Lord our God broke out against us, because we did not consult Him about the proper order (1 Chronicles 15:13, NKJV) Even our best intentions, when not aligned with God’s order, can be destructive. King David had a great idea. He wanted to bring the Ark of the...
by Nate Stevens | Oct 11, 2017 | Finances
But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it (afterward)? [Luke 14:28, parenthesis added] When on vacation, charging things to your room...
by Nate Stevens | Sep 19, 2017 | Encouragement
When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. (Acts 16:7) Typically, we don’t like hearing “No” – yet we hear it often in life. Children hear it when grabbing cookies before dinner or watching...
by Nate Stevens | Aug 2, 2012 | Christian Living
For whoever finds me (wisdom) finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. (Proverbs 8:35, ESV, parenthesis added) Life is all about choices – then living with the rewards or consequences of those choices. The law of sowing and reaping will always be true. It’s...
by Nate Stevens | Nov 18, 2009 | Christian Living
The LORD said to Moses, ‘Go up into this mountain…and see the land that I have given to the people of Israel. When you have seen it, you also shall be gathered to your people…because you rebelled against my word…when the congregation quarreled, failing to uphold me as...