In Celebration of the Good Kids
On Sunday, I gave a shout-out to the good kids, using my daughter, Madeline, as an example. By “good kids”, I mean those who have been doing it right from …
Catanic Hopes
At the last elder retreat, after the work of the day was done, it was time for fun. Steve Musser had brought along the game Settlers of Catan, so we …
Happy ICSVD!!!
It’s International Celebrate a Spiritual Victory Day!!! Woo-hoo!!! It only comes around once a year, and this is that wonderful day! This joyful event was created out of a need …
Audience Participation Tuesday!!!
The past few days I’ve been wrestling through a chapter for a ghost-writing project I’m involved in. The subject is sin and forgiveness. As I was processing last night, a …
How Bad Do You Want It?
This past week, I was listening to a buddy of mine on his radio show talking about resisting the devil. He had a guest on and they were breaking down …
There’s No If In Faith
The man held tightly as his son thrashed about. Tears poured from his eyes as he struggled against the violence. Pain shot up his arm as teeth locked on. Involuntarily, …
My Own Private Vegas
“Political discourse is the Las Vegas of Christianity—the environment in which our sin is excused. Hate is winked at, fear is perpetuated and strife is applauded. Go wild, Christ-follower. Your …
We Can’t Forget
Okay, folks, I understand that it’s been a few weeks since you’ve seen the funny, light-hearted Steve. Bear with me one more week. After that, I promise E-ticket entertainment value …
Hands Off, God
On Sunday, our passage was Philippians 1:12-18. The whole point that Paul was making was that it didn’t really matter what happened to him, as long as the Gospel was …
Resource-apalooza!!!
It’s resource day at the Strasburg Community Church blog! On Sunday, I said that the only thing that is keeping everyone from becoming well-grounded in what they believe and why …