Steve's Blog Archives
Enjoy some of Steve’s blog articles from his library over the last 20 years!
Total Coverage
I remember a big biker dude who came up to me a number of years ago.
This guy lived a hard life: drugs, jail, more drugs, assault, more jail . . .
and it all showed in his face.
Do something about it!
While spending her life for the Gospel in India, Amy Carmichael became aware of the horrible practice of parents selling their little girls into prostitution at the age of six or seven. She decided to do something about it.
Love of Country
The prophet Elijah loved his country, but he couldn’t stand what was happening to it. So Elijah decided to take a trip to Jerusalem to speak directly to King Ahab. We don’t know how he got there or how he got past the guards to see the king.
Old Testament history
If you’re a husband and father, you are leading your family in a culture that is screwed up morally and spiritually. So where do you go for guidance? How about the Old Testament?
America’s Biblical Heritage
The Holy Bible shaped the thinking of those who founded our great country. No, the United States never has been a Christian nation in the sense that everyone had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Two Cardinal rules
Steward Brisco tells the following story about leadership. A young minister was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The deceased veteran’s military friends wanted to participate in the service at the funeral home, so they asked the pastor to lead them down the aisle to the casket,
Moral Fences
Even in the days before fences began crisscrossing the wide range lands of the old west, there wasn’t really much problem with boundaries. Everyone pretty much knew where they were.
Gut Check
Rate yourself:
♦ Do you spend personal time with the Lord in prayer and Scriptures three or more times per week?
♦ Do you have a buddy close enough that you can’t con him?
Become a Good Weather Forecaster
As men with the responsibility to lead our families in a Godly life, we must become good weather forecasters and navigators.
Brake for Hidden Sin
Guys I don’t know what’s going on in your life and you don’t know what’s going on in mine. But I can tell you this, if either one of us is playing around with hidden sin, it’s eventually going to come out.
Be a Finisher
John Maxwell tells the story of the scout who called Charlie Graham, when he was managing the Chicago Cubs. The man was so enthusiastic and excited that he could hardly get the words out.
A Remarkable Compliment
A friend of mine has worked with the Billy Graham team for 40 years. Her comments on the ethics of Dr. Graham, Cliff Barrows, George Beverly Shea and the rest of the male members of the team,
Avoiding the Ambush
Think about the men in scripture who should have finished strong, but didn’t. How about Solomon? He was ambushed by women.