Author Archives: stevenrealife

Jesus does not change. He is always faithful. He is always my guarantee of being in right relationship with God the Father because of His unchanging death and resurrection that paid for my sin. He is like the Cliffs of … Continue reading →

We recently returned from 3 1/2 weeks in Israel. I stood where Jesus would have surely walked on the south steps up to the Temple Mount. That was a moving experience, but to know Jesus more is not about physically … Continue reading →

Luke 1:77-79 says, “to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who … Continue reading →

Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another–and all the more as … Continue reading →

I’ve been wrestling for joy and peace the last couple of weeks. But according to Galatians 5:22, I don’t have to fight for it. Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace . . . … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 39:21a says, “Thus, I will demonstrate my glory among the nations” (NLT). God always does what He says He will do. In Ezekiel 39, God says that His attributes and character will be magnified when He does what He … Continue reading →

This week we celebrate Christmas, that day Jesus left the glorious throne room of God to arrive in a barn. He did that for you. He did that for me. That barn did not look like this one. But I … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 32:17 has encouraged me, “Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you” (ESV). Just looking out at this … Continue reading →