Author Archives: Dr Steven

Uncovering the Mysteries of the Bible

Uncovering the Mysteries of the Bible And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.  Matthew 13:10-11 We all tend toContinue reading “Uncovering the Mysteries of the Bible”

Life Lessons From Mother

Recently I came across the following in a message illustration file… ‘My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done. “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.”  My mother taught me religion. “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” My mother taught me logic.Continue reading “Life Lessons From Mother”

Wimps, Women, and Children

Wimps, Women, and Children But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.  I Timothy 5:8 The Lord has given and set in order His own design for the home.  The first example is Adam and EveContinue reading “Wimps, Women, and Children”

The Real Fools of April

The Real Fools of April He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.  Proverbs 28:26 Playing a joke on someone or being a good sport when a joke is played on you is one thing; living a life that is based on a joke isContinue reading “The Real Fools of April”

The Announcement That Changed the World

The Announcement That Changed the World There have been many famous announcements in history.  For example, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a paper with 95 statements about the Catholic Church.  The “95 Theses” was an announcement that changed the world.  People began protesting the Catholic Church because it did not follow the Bible. Continue reading “The Announcement That Changed the World”

The Initiative of Missions

The Initiative of Missions Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.  John 20:21 The tomb was empty.  The disciples were hiding in the Upper Room.  Jesus shows up.  He appears in the middle of the room even with all the doorsContinue reading “The Initiative of Missions”

When Dreams Come True

When Dreams Come True “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.”  Genesis 37:5   “Dream Big Dreams!” “Follow your dream.” “Make your dream happen.” The world philosophy says much about dreams today. While the New Testament has several people who are given dreams, thereContinue reading “When Dreams Come True”

The Closers of Life

The Closers of Life The sport of baseball will begin soon.  Spring training will start and players will spring into action, training, preparing, and conditioning for a new season.  I enjoyed playing the sport and played the position of pitcher for several years.  “Going the distance” is a phrase that is used when a pitcherContinue reading “The Closers of Life”

Media Moderation

Media Moderation And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.  I Corinthians 9:25 Most people have some form of connection to the internet and social media today.  With mobile phones, and tablets of all kinds, we areContinue reading “Media Moderation”