Author Archives: stevenrealife

As I was riding my bike up the Cedar Valley Nature Trail this morning, I was thinking about how I so often expend energy trying to bring man sized solutions to God sized situations. In other words, I try to … Continue reading →

Periodically I think about these headstones in a little cemetery in Tamworth, New Hampshire. They date back to the late 1700’s, but words are no longer legible. Someone buried bodies here, but the names are no longer known. Someone died. … Continue reading →

Early this morning, about 3:30 AM, I was in a hotel room with one of my boys in Rochester, MN waiting for an 8:00 AM consult with his doctor at Mayo Clinic to hear the results of the previous day’s … Continue reading →

This afternoon, I was listening to a podcast when this statement was made: Music brings head and heart together. As soon as I heard that, I was immediately drawn to our services this morning at Faith Bible Church. I was deeply … Continue reading →

Periodically, I experience a melancholy day. Mine started last night and has continued into today. I’m not always sure why! There isn’t anything specific about which I am worried. The sun is shining outside.  It isn’t seasonal affective disorder (SAD). … Continue reading →

Wouldn’t it be nice if, when we face a complex issue, we could just look for discernible markers from God to show us the right path! This summer when I hiked a bit of the Appalachian Trail you could look … Continue reading →

Yesterday afternoon a man entered our office complex and asked my admin to see a pastor. He introduced himself, stated that he was driving by, and had some questions. He began by telling me that around ten years ago he … Continue reading →

Running scenarios in my head robs me of my joy! What if this happens or this or this? Over the years I have slowly been learning that the only thing I accomplish by running scenarios is to rob myself of … Continue reading →

Barb and I like to slip away on little overnight vacations periodically. It is good for us to take a break from our chaotic schedules and just enjoy being together. Problem: you can’t take a break from the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading →