Author Archives: stevenrealife

Throughout my life I have been blessed by God to have godly mentors. Two of these godly men are Bob Salstrom and Harold Berry. Both have left a lasting imprint on my life. One nugget of truth that Harold implanted … Continue reading →

This morning one of my accountability buddies shared with me how Isaiah 30 has been meaningful to him. I read through the chapter during my noon prayer time. In the chapter God confronts Judah about striking an alliance with Egypt … Continue reading →

Wow! Did I have fun yesterday sharing the Good News of Jesus with almost 100 local high school students in two separate sessions! Our area FCA director had a last minute mix-up of schedules with a speaker and asked me … Continue reading →

Christmas Eve night we were standing at the front door talking about who was going to carry our 19 month old granddaughter out to her parents’ car. In her little voice she said, “Let Gampa take her.” What a special … Continue reading →

As I drove across the North Dakota plains Thanksgiving morning and saw this isolated farmstead out in the middle of the prairie, I thought, “Life is hard.” Just think how hard it would have been when that house was built … Continue reading →

This noon, as I opened my healthy Liberte yogurt, the quote printed on the inside of the foil lid caught my attention: “Whatever satisfies the soul is truth” – Walt Whitman. The yogurt company wants us to see their lemon … Continue reading →

This week I read Psalm 62:1, “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation” (ESV).  The Psalmist continues in verse 5, “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from … Continue reading →

I recently ordered “Pray for the World” which is simply an abridged edition of “Operation World” (7th Edition). I have found it a valuable prayer tool, easily carrying it with my Bible. Less than 1/3 the size of “Operation World,” … Continue reading →

I just did the funeral for a man who just two weeks before his death, in a moment of clarity in the midst of his dementia, told his son, “We don’t praise the Lord enough.” David, as he looked back … Continue reading →

Every Tuesday noon I join my fellow pastors, and any elders who are free, in our prayer room here at Faith Bible Church. Someone will read Scripture. Another may read a section out of Operation World for one of the … Continue reading →