Author Archives: Dr Steven

The Majors

The Majors Any ball player wants to make it to the “next level.”  Making it to the “majors” is the dream of many American boys.  Major League Baseball is full of talented ball players who made it a lifestyle to be focused on the basics of baseball.  They honed their talent with drive, and workContinue reading “The Majors”

5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting

Five Reasons For a Revival Meeting Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psalm 85:6 We need revival.  Every Christian needs the renewal, refreshment, and revitalization of commitment, perspective, and a deeper fellowship with God. Notice this study from several years ago: “The National Opinion Research Center at theContinue reading “5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting”

Good Intentions Are Not That Good

Good Intentions Are Not That Good I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.  Jeremiah 17:10 “In one Peanuts comic strip Sally was struggling with her memory verse for Sunday. She was absorbed in her thoughtsContinue reading “Good Intentions Are Not That Good”

Prayer Changes Us

Prayer Changes Us If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.  John 15:7 “A fifth grade boy who had heard a sermon on persistence in prayer was praying by himself in his room one night. As his dad passed hisContinue reading “Prayer Changes Us”

Respecting God’s Way

Respecting God’s Way I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.  Psalm 119:15 The Bible is an incredible Book that God wrote for His creatures – man.  The Word of God is a pertinent message for humans as we live, work, play, and die in this thing called life. The longestContinue reading “Respecting God’s Way”

Summer Time is Busy Time

Summer Time is Busy Time He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.  Proverbs 10:5 Do you find the summer months to be extra busy?  With school out of session, most people are out of routines.  Some people get more accomplished, whileContinue reading “Summer Time is Busy Time”

Did You Think To Pray?

Did You Think To Pray? Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: LORD, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.  Psalm 88:9 We pray when we are in trouble.  It is easy to turn our thoughts to Heaven when we have a big problem or a predicament thatContinue reading “Did You Think To Pray?”

The Defeated

The Defeated I could not believe it.  Our team lost.  Having gone undefeated through the entire softball season, the playoffs were not that much more challenging.  After all, our team had generally won most of the games by the “mercy rule.” Now in the last inning of the conference championship game, our team is aheadContinue reading “The Defeated”

Overnight Success

Overnight Success And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:3 Mushrooms can grow fast! Because of the way they absorb moisture, some mushrooms appear to grow overnight!  ThenContinue reading “Overnight Success”