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A few weeks ago, I was burdened by the state of our nation. I needed time alone with God to process and pray. As I was seeking Him, He brought this phrase to my mind. “The future is as bright as the promises of God.”

Our Bright Future

Our Bright Future         A few weeks ago, I was burdened by the state of our nation. I needed time alone with God to process and pray. As I was seeking Him, He brought this phrase to my mind. “The future is as bright…

Have you ever had an “aha moment” when you paused to reflect and saw with clarity? I recently had such an experience as I reflected on God’s hand in my life.

A Blessed Conspiracy and a Significant Anniversary

A Blessed Conspiracy and a Significant Anniversary         Have you ever had an “aha moment” when you paused to reflect and saw with clarity? I recently had such an experience as I reflected on God’s hand in my life. Looking back, I understood in…

God works all things for good for those of us who have been called according to His purpose. God gives grace when we are needy. I am grateful for the many ways God has met me and our family in the past few months. However one big thing I miss is assembling together with God’s people.

Assembling

Assembling     God works all things for good for those of us who have been called according to His purpose. God gives grace when we are needy. I am grateful for the many ways God has met me and our family in the past few…

I trust that God is meeting you in a special way, for He is always a very present help in times of trouble. After a few months enduring the pandemic, I have a few thoughts I hope will edify you.

It Is Always a Good Time to Seek God’s Face

Dear Friends, I trust that God is meeting you in a special way during this difficult season in which we live for He is always a very present help in times of trouble. It seems new struggles and challenges emerge day by day and week…

If you're interested in doing family devotions in your home, you can download a free PDF of my book on the topic.

Family Devotions (PDF Download)

Last week my researching son received a notification from Google that one of the fastest-growing search terms taking people to the Building Faith Families website was “family devotions pdf. This significant increase indicated that during the quarantine there is a renewed interest in having family…

In the midst of troubling news and conspiracy theories, friends on Facebook are posting warm fuzzy pictures of how their family life is being enriched. In the midst of this strife, I need my daily time in God’s word and my walks with God to keep me centered. When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. The only constant is God and His Word, which are eternal and unchanging.

Hope in Troubling Times (and free resources for your home)

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The last three weeks have certainly been a roller coaster of concerns and emotions. I have close friends who are battling cancer and others who are out of work. Social media has sober warnings interspersed with pictures of beautiful landscapes…

This has been an eventful winter with changing weather patterns, the clamor of elections, and warnings of viruses bombarding us. I am so grateful that I can take a deep breath,… be still … and know that God is God.

Peculiar Pilgrims

    This has been an eventful winter with changing weather patterns, the clamor of elections, and warnings of viruses bombarding us. I am so grateful that I can take a deep breath,… be still … and know that God is God. One of my favorite…

Jesus You See, part 2, Help Steve at Conferences in 2020

Jesus You See, part 2     “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8)   …

Biblical Husbanding, Jesus You See, Mens Retreat

Biblical Husbanding This past May, Sandi and I celebrated our 40th anniversary. We commemorated this milestone by taking a wonderful trip to the Tetons in Wyoming. It has not been an easy journey, however it has been a good one. We gratefully raise our Ebenezer…