I Missed The Conference Red face. Swollen brow. My left eye was nearly swollen shut. It was somewhat difficult to breath. The headache was paralyzing. “You look terrible.” My doctor said to me Monday morning. I appreciate it when my medical doctors are straight up with me. “Take this medicine and you will be betterContinue reading “I Missed the Conference”
Author Archives: Dr Steven
God’s Desire for Missions
With our annual missions conference starting Saturday, I thought I would search out several Scriptures that indicate God’s Desire for Missions. God’s heartbeat should be the heart beat of His church. The most important indicator of any churches vital signs (indicating good or poor health) is it’s pulse for missions and Gospel witness. Psalm 67:2Continue reading “God’s Desire for Missions”
Think You Have A Headache Today?
Think You Have A Headache Today? I read an article this week about a surgery performed on the wrong patient! Melanie Dadourian writes: “Doctors in Nairobi have been suspended for performing brain surgery on the wrong patient. A case of mistaken identification tags caused a mix-up between two patients — one needed surgery for a bloodContinue reading “Think You Have A Headache Today?”
Let Jesus into Your Life
Let Jesus into Your Life Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 At the cusp of every human heart is a door. Through that door we allowContinue reading “Let Jesus into Your Life”
Believers and Tattoos
Believers and Tattoos Should a Christian get a tattoo? Should we be concerned when someone gets some “ink?” To answer this, we must understand the origin of tattoos. Tattoos are nothing new and in fact we see tattoos in the Scripture. According to a report by NPR, “Tattoos have become more common over the pastContinue reading “Believers and Tattoos”
One Drink Later
One Drink Later A military chaplain once told me a story of a teenager who enlisted. This recruit grew up in a conservative church like ours with parents who loved Jesus. One night he, with his new army buddies he went out on the town. He had never had a drop of alcohol in hisContinue reading “One Drink Later”
The New “Valentines Day Massacre”
The New Valentines Day Massacre February 14, 1929, seven men were killed in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood by 4 men in a planned attack in a mob war. According to Wiki – “Two of the shooters were dressed as uniformed policemen, while the others wore suits, ties, overcoats and hats. Witnesses saw the “police” leadingContinue reading “The New “Valentines Day Massacre””
8 Ways to Love Your Spouse
8 Ways to Love Your Spouse I like the Reese hearts and the Russel Stover Chocolates. My wife likes the chocolates and the red roses too. Each Valentines day we are all reminded about the special relationships many of us are called by God to enjoy – marriage. A happy and healthy marriage is possible!Continue reading “8 Ways to Love Your Spouse”
Spiritual Discernment
Spiritual Discernment “The story is told of an atheistic barber who was talking to a pastor. The barber asked the pastor, “If there is a loving God, how can He allow poverty, war, and suffering?” Just at that moment a disheveled man crossed the street. The pastor said, “You are a barber and claim toContinue reading “Spiritual Discernment”
The Allowances of the Heart
The Allowances of the Heart Amy Carmichael, a Christian missionary to India wrote, “Blessed are the single-hearted, for they shall enjoy much peace…If you refuse to be hurried and pressed, if you stay your soul on God, nothing can keep you from that clearness of spirit which is life and peace. In that stillness youContinue reading “The Allowances of the Heart”
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