The Sheep of Bethlehem He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. Psalm 78:70-71 As the family inheritance was passed down from Boaz to Obed, Jesse and eventually David, we find BethlehemContinue reading “The Sheep of Bethlehem”
Author Archives: Dr Steven
A Simple Life
A Simple Life But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:3 Have you felt overwhelmed lately with the busyness of life? I am trying to slow down on purpose to be more reflectiveContinue reading “A Simple Life”
This Never Takes a Day Off
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 2 Timothy 3:13 Do you look forward to a vacation? Christmas break? Spring break? How about the end a work week? Sure. We look forward to moments of rest and relaxation. Jesus even told His disciples to “Come apart and restContinue reading “This Never Takes a Day Off”
Let the People Praise Thee
Let the People Praise Thee Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Psalm 67:3 Thanksgiving is such a wonderful day each year. Lots of food. Fun family gatherings. Football games and more eating. Christmas shopping commences. There are so many things going on that perhaps most people have forgottenContinue reading “Let the People Praise Thee”
Watch Your Treasure Pile Up
Watching Your Treasure Pile Up Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is,Continue reading “Watch Your Treasure Pile Up”
4 “Plans” for Avoiding Sin
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 Everyone is tempted to sin. When our lust begins to control and consume us something is born called sin. James chapter 1 speaks much to this process of temptation becoming sin. While temptationContinue reading “4 “Plans” for Avoiding Sin”
Screen Suggestions for Students
Screen Suggestions for Students Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Philippians 4:5 Screen suggestions for students, well, perhaps more for the parents of students. All of us have noticed the exponential leap of digital devices creeping into our lives. I like the new devices. The digital things, screensContinue reading “Screen Suggestions for Students”
Encourage Your Pastor
Encourage Your Pastor Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 1 Timothy 5:17 Bishop, Elder, Pastor. Which one is the leader of your church? How about all three? Recently, as Dr Jeff Amsbaugh was preaching to our regional pastor fellowship inContinue reading “Encourage Your Pastor”
Fellow Servants in the Church
Fellow Servants in the Church But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4 There is much to do in ministry. Preach, teach, pray, plan, promote, organize, visit, encourage, make phone calls, send texts and emails, administrate, design, print, clean, build, repair, record radio, post messages andContinue reading “Fellow Servants in the Church”
Tending to the Flock
Tending to the Flock And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD. Jeremiah 23:4 Several years ago as my bus was quickly traveling down a mountain road in Israel, I noticed just a fewContinue reading “Tending to the Flock”
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