I had the opportunity to speak at at college chapel at Faith Baptist Bible College on Wednesday March 6.
I really struggled with what to speak on, what to challenge the students with from the Word of God.
I settled on walking through the 4 Goals of my Life:
1. Be Pleasing to God - 2 Cor. 5:9
2. Be Christ-like/Project Christ-likeness - Rom. 8:28-29
3. Bring Glory to God - 1 Cor. 10:31
4. Diligently Seeking After God - Hebrews 11:6
I'm told that many thought it was pretty good. If you're really interested, you could go to Faith Baptist Bible College, go to "Resources", select "Chapel Messages and Archives", look for a message titled "Being a Better Disciple"
Let me know if you listen to it and what you think!
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
Monday, March 11, 2019
Over A Year - - Are you Kidding Me!!!
Wow, Where does the time go?
Randomly, I visited my own blog site today. I looked at the date on my last post, only to realize that that it was not January 2019 but January 2018!
Now as far as I know, my brother "Big Bro", is the only person who regularly checks my blog site and at least lets me know every now and again. It has been a long drought since I last heard from him. So I know that it HAS been a long time since I've stopped by and left a note.
Last year I read 60 books, so I have plenty of material in just Book Reviews!
I gained a new passion for kayaking this past summer after vacationing on the Lake of the Ozarks!
I'm working on living a healthier lifestyle, being a diabetic, I'm working through a Keto diet, increased exercise and incredible support from my wife. I have great recipes, some I'm even willing to share!
Looking forward to more regular posts ...
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
Randomly, I visited my own blog site today. I looked at the date on my last post, only to realize that that it was not January 2019 but January 2018!
Now as far as I know, my brother "Big Bro", is the only person who regularly checks my blog site and at least lets me know every now and again. It has been a long drought since I last heard from him. So I know that it HAS been a long time since I've stopped by and left a note.
Last year I read 60 books, so I have plenty of material in just Book Reviews!
I gained a new passion for kayaking this past summer after vacationing on the Lake of the Ozarks!
I'm working on living a healthier lifestyle, being a diabetic, I'm working through a Keto diet, increased exercise and incredible support from my wife. I have great recipes, some I'm even willing to share!
Looking forward to more regular posts ...
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Book Review: "Gospel Treason" By: Brad Bigney
Just finished the book "Gospel Treason" by Brad Bigney and want to tell you this is a must read for all believers! One of the hardest things in the christian life is the internal heart issues of idols. Idols of the heart are defined by the author as "anything or anyone that captures our hearts, minds, and affections more than God". What can be an idol of the heart ... Anything! Even a good thingcan become an idol!
From Amazon: Using real-life stories and examples, Brad Bigney shows us how the idols we might not even recognize can still have devastating effects in our lives. In this transparent, honest book, he helps us to identify our idols, understand how they lead us to commit treason against the gospel— and finally repent of them and root them out forever by turning to the only One who can fill our every need.
I would highly recommend this book!
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
From Amazon: Using real-life stories and examples, Brad Bigney shows us how the idols we might not even recognize can still have devastating effects in our lives. In this transparent, honest book, he helps us to identify our idols, understand how they lead us to commit treason against the gospel— and finally repent of them and root them out forever by turning to the only One who can fill our every need.
I would highly recommend this book!
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
Book Review: "Putting Your Past in it's Place" By: Stephen Viars
Pastor Steve's Thoughts: Having attended the Biblical Counseling Training Conference in Lafayette, Indiana many times I have had the privilege of sitting under the teaching ministry of Pastor Viars. I have heard this material taught in a workshop format but would have to confess the way it is set out in this book is far superior! Dealing with our past in for key areas, a case study that is carried throughout the book and a final case study at the end of the book. Why is dealing with the past so important, because we all have one! I really think this is a great treatment of a pertinent topic for today!About the book from Amazon: Lives grind to a halt when people don’t know how to relate to their past. Some believe “the past is nothing” and attempt to suppress the brokenness again and again. Others miss out on renewal and change by making the past more important than their present and future. Neither approach moves people toward healing or hope.
Pastor and biblical counselor Stephen Viars introduces a third way to view one’s personal history―by exploring the role of the past as God intended. Using Scripture to lead readers forward, Viars provides practical measures to
- understand the important place “the past” is given in Scripture
- replace guilt and despair with forgiveness and hope
- turn failures into stepping stones for growth
About the Author from Amazon: Stephen Viars earned his DMin degree in biblical counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and has served as a pastor and biblical counselor for more than 20 years at Faith Baptist Church and Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries in Lafayette, Indiana. He serves as the president of the board of the Biblical Counselors Coalition, the vice president of the board of National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, and is a frequent speaker at conferences, colleges, and seminaries in the United States and abroad.
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
Pastor Steve's Book Reviews ...
Having been challenged by my kids to be a more prolific reader, I have been doing just that! As I have been reading I've been thinking that it would be helpful to put up some book reviews to help and encourage some of you to pick up a book and give it a read.
As always, when one undertakes such an endeavor, there will be conversations, agreements and disagreements over theology, doctrine, authors and topics. Knowing and understanding this truth ... my reviews are strictly my opinion and if you disagree, you are more than welcome to do so. My goal is to simply introduce what I hope are good books to spur you in your walk with God and your progressive sanctification!
One thing I would ask you to consider is being part of the Goodreads community. From Wikipedia "Goodreads is an Amazon company and "social cataloging" website founded in December 2006 and launched in January 2007 . The website allows individuals to freely search Goodreads' database of books, annotations, and reviews. Users can sign up and register books to generate library catalogs and reading lists. They can also create their own groups of book suggestions, surveys, polls, blogs, and discussions." Goodreads is a great way to keep track of what you've read, what you are reading and what you are desiring to read. Once signed up, you are able to connect with other friends and see what their reading! It is a great way to encourage one another as well as challenge one another to continue learning through reading good books!
Trust these book reviews are a help and maybe a blessing to you!
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
As always, when one undertakes such an endeavor, there will be conversations, agreements and disagreements over theology, doctrine, authors and topics. Knowing and understanding this truth ... my reviews are strictly my opinion and if you disagree, you are more than welcome to do so. My goal is to simply introduce what I hope are good books to spur you in your walk with God and your progressive sanctification!
One thing I would ask you to consider is being part of the Goodreads community. From Wikipedia "Goodreads is an Amazon company and "social cataloging" website founded in December 2006 and launched in January 2007 . The website allows individuals to freely search Goodreads' database of books, annotations, and reviews. Users can sign up and register books to generate library catalogs and reading lists. They can also create their own groups of book suggestions, surveys, polls, blogs, and discussions." Goodreads is a great way to keep track of what you've read, what you are reading and what you are desiring to read. Once signed up, you are able to connect with other friends and see what their reading! It is a great way to encourage one another as well as challenge one another to continue learning through reading good books!
Trust these book reviews are a help and maybe a blessing to you!
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
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