Author Archives: stevenrealife

Do you ever feel like you can never quite get your ducks in a row?! As much as I try, it just seems like things never quite work out the way I thought they would. Life takes unexpected turns. Disappointments … Continue reading →

The events of Exodus 33 happen just after Israel made an idol (i.e., a golden calf) to worship because they were afraid when Moses delayed returning from Mount Sinai. God told Moses to go ahead and take the people to … Continue reading →

What am I seeking? That’s a good question for all of us to ask. I enjoy a good hunt. But at the end of the day, I can also say that a hunt,  even a great hunt, doesn’t bring satisfaction … Continue reading →

Isaiah 30:1-2 says, “‘Ah, stubborn children,’ declares the LORD, ‘who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; who set out to go down … Continue reading →

I continue to experience just how much reading my Bible and praying belong together! They fit together like cheese and a burger! This cheese burger from the Cup & Saucer Cafe in Monterey, TN was as good as it looks. … Continue reading →

Matthew 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (ESV). One aspect of this yearning for righteousness is yearning for Jesus Christ’s Kingdom. He will reign on David’s thrown on earth forever … Continue reading →

This is the first Christmas Eve night in 28 years that Barb and I will be by ourselves! And that is okay. One son cannot make it home for Christmas. Our other children are coming over tomorrow. Joy does not … Continue reading →

Flying back from Dallas this week, I looked out to see that we were flying above the clouds. The sun was shining. It was beautiful. We descended into the cloud cap and could see absolutely nothing. The pilot was flying … Continue reading →