by Nate Stevens | Oct 14, 2017 | Encouragement
So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched. And he was limping because of his hip. (Genesis 32:24-25, 31) Dad was a...
by Nate Stevens | Sep 23, 2011 | Christian Living
Therefore let us…decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance (gray area) in the way of a brother. Let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding. (Romans 14:13, 19 / ESV, parenthesis added) Whether we are a spiritual help or a spiritual hindrance,...
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...