by Nate Stevens | Apr 4, 2018 | Christian Living
I (God) have removed my protection and my peace from them—taken away my loving-kindness and my mercies. [Jeremiah 16:5, TLB / parenthesis added] God gives bountiful blessings and favor; yet, He also removes. When a child disobeys or throws a tantrum, they may end up...
by Nate Stevens | Dec 19, 2016 | Christian Living
So they bound (restricted) Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. (Mark 15:1b) Jesus — the Creator of everything — being bound. When I read the story of Jesus’ arrest before His crucifixion, the words “they bound Jesus” jump off the page. Think about...
by Nate Stevens | Feb 4, 2013 | Encouragement
Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask...