by Nate Stevens | Jun 27, 2016 | Transformation
The fruit of [God’s] righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness (silence) and confidence forever. (Isaiah 32:17, parenthesis added) Silence is golden – except on an elevator. As I rode the elevator at work this morning, I wondered why no one talks...
by Nate Stevens | Sep 17, 2015 | Christian Living
In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. (Isaiah 30:15) Have you ever heard snow fall? As a young boy growing up on a farm in northwestern Washington state, I remember the harsh winter weather quite vividly. During the spring and summer months, it rained...
by Nate Stevens | Jun 22, 2011 | Encouragement
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. All things should be done decently and in order. (1 Corinthians 14:33, 40 / ESV) Our orderly God usually speaks with a “still, small voice.” We must quiet ourselves to hear it. Books, wads of paper, and pencils were...
by Nate Stevens | Jan 23, 2011 | Christian Living
There is far too much noise in and from life. It clamors for our attention, distracts us from our life purpose, deafens our spiritual ears, diminishes our effectiveness, and defeats our spiritual growth. All throughout Scripture, there is evidence that God values...
by Nate Stevens | Jun 4, 2006 | Encouragement
What’s the secret to a peaceful future? God’s Word shares many insights. As one example, let’s review Psalm 37:37 in depth: “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.” (King James Version) “Consider the...
