by Nate Stevens | Nov 23, 2018 | Christian Living
But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Galatians 6:14) Each person is as surrendered to God as he or she chooses to be. Relinquishing, the initial step of...
by Nate Stevens | Dec 5, 2017 | Encouragement
It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord [Lamentations 3:26]. I hate waiting – or even slowing down. As a matter of fact, I really dislike stop signs and brake pedals. One of these days, I may write a book titled, “If You Drive...
by Nate Stevens | Feb 17, 2016 | Christian Living
I hate red traffic lights! Even though traffic signals have green and yellow lights, I still consider them “red” lights. Regardless of the fact they are meant for my protection, they signify stopping, impeding my progress, restricting my actions. In other words, my...
by Nate Stevens | Nov 15, 2013 | Christian Living
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:7-8, NIV) I love the booming, powerful sound of thunder. But there are times...
by Nate Stevens | Apr 15, 2011 | Christian Living
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:16, 26 / ESV) Living each moment in submission to the Holy Spirit helps us...