by Nate Stevens | Jan 15, 2019 | Encouragement
Then I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord; and they shall be My people (relationship), and I will be their God, for they shall return to Me with their whole heart. [Jeremiah 24:7, parenthesis added] God wants to be pursued! To set the stage of this...
by Nate Stevens | Jul 15, 2018 | Relationships
Which would you rather have—someone who stole your heart or someone who won your heart? Of course, we are smitten with the romantic notion of someone sweeping us off our feet. We want someone to steal our hearts away or make us swoon uncontrollably. But isn’t that a...
by Nate Stevens | Feb 20, 2018 | Relationships
God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another. (Psalm 75:7 / NKJV) Eggshells and scrambled eggs are a horrible combination. While making breakfast, I cracked three eggs and poured their contents into the frying pan. As I tossed the final eggshell in the...
by Nate Stevens | Feb 1, 2018 | Relationships
I recently had the privilege of speaking with Jill Monaco on her podcast at Jill Monaco Ministries. The title is Choosing a Mate. Although more geared toward singles, the basic principles apply to marriages and other personal relationships. Here is a brief...
by Nate Stevens | Feb 14, 2017 | Relationships
Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4) “Dear God, please bless it or block it.” That has been my prayer lately on quite a few life issues. A good friend recently shared that simple prayer with me as we talked...
