by Nate Stevens | Jun 30, 2021 | Encouragement, Questions
If Jesus sat down with us for some one-on-one time, what would we ask Him? More importantly, how would we respond to His questions? Knowing He is omniscient God, the Living Word of God [John 1:1-3] who knows the “thoughts and intents of the heart” [Hebrews 4:12],...
by Nate Stevens | Sep 29, 2020 | Christian Living
Personal question: Do you have a “but” problem? I know I do from time to time. Far from being an insensitive inquiry regarding physical physique, this question has practical and eternal significance. As further evidence, several examples in the Bible reveal the depth...
by Nate Stevens | Jun 5, 2020 | Christian Living, Encouragement
Someone asked me, “Where is God in all this COVID pandemic, global / national turmoil, financial chaos, and overall anxiety?” After thinking about that for maybe five seconds (!!), I started listing the reasons why, if I were The Almighty, I might decide to sit this...
by Nate Stevens | Aug 10, 2017 | Christian Living
For God so loved the world… (John 3:16) The problem with unconditional love is the tendency to take it for granted. If I have to behave a certain way or do certain things to deserve the love I receive, I will undoubtedly try harder to please the one who loves me. But...
by Nate Stevens | Dec 28, 2020 | Christian Living
Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. (Ephesians...