Author: Steve

21 May In Uncategorized by Steve

Istanbul

Istanbul Blog I arrived in the late morning at the airport, having flown through the night.  It is a 7 hour time difference.  Going west is always harder, but the great seats made a huge difference.  Then I found an ATM at the airport to…

05 March In Newsletter by Steve

4: No Lone Rangers

     When I first heard and believed the good news, I was at a ranch in Colorado surrounded by other earnest believers. When I returned home and tried to continue my newfound Christian walk, I was alone and faltered. Over the next five years I responded again…

07 January In Newsletter by Steve

3: Appropriating Grace

     At the beginning of a new year we have high hopes and new plans. But where do we find the grace or the power to fuel our lofty ambitions? How do we receive from the God the divine strength to accomplish what is on our heart?…

28 November In Newsletter by Steve

2: Blessing Mom and Mate

     It seems that men derive much of their sense of personal worth from their job. When a man is successful at work, in a sport or at a hobby, it builds his self esteem. Men derive satisfaction in knowing they are good at their job and…

28 October In Newsletter by Steve

1: The Christian World

Introduction      One of the most encouraging scriptures to me has been Romans 8:1. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. I have a tendency to be discouraged when I don’t measure up to what I think I ought to be…

22 May In Travel Reports by Steve

Wonderful Surprises

I felt like a kid this weekend. Like one of my own kids. As I was thanking God for a wonderful weekend in which I saw His hand changing my travel plans and providing me with unexpected and better plans, it dawned on me that…

09 April In Family by Steve

Visiting Our Roots

On Saturday, Sandi, Johnny, Ethan, Anna, and I spent an hour on the original Garman farm that was purchased from William Penn’s son. My maternal grandfather lived in Lancaster County before moving to Western Pennsylvania to attend the University of Pittsburgh. I remember coming to…

16 March In Travel Reports by Steve

A Visit to Singapore

On the way home from Indonesia, Ethan, Anna, and I had a day and a half in Singapore. We had been invited to spend Sunday with the Siows who are Math-U-See users. I travel enough to know that most airports, hotels, and conference centers look…

02 March In Travel Reports by Steve

Indonesia Part 2

Enough of my escapades. The reason we went was to encourage, equip, and otherwise bless our brethren in that part of the world. I normally would have pictures and more detail but security is a large concern considering the political climate. So my comments will…