Nathan Stevens

Helping With Missions

Last week, I attended a conference here in Louisville that centered around the importance of missions overseas, and the Gospel message being sent out in all directions. Since I believe God has called me to serve in the local church here in America, I must confess that oftentimes I downplay the importance of overseas missionsContinue reading “Helping With Missions”

Selah

Have you ever been reading the psalms, and come across that word off to the side of the margins (typically italicized too) “selah?” Have you ever wondered what it meant and why it is there? If you’re like me, you also may have wondered, “am I supposed to read that word, even? I’m confused.” WhileContinue reading “Selah”

Eat, Drink, and be Merry!

In my Sunday school class, I have been walking us through Ecclesiastes. If you know anything about this book, you will know that it is a somber, gloomy book. At least, on the surface level it is (but that is a post for another day). In the midst of Solomon’s vexations on the foolishness ofContinue reading “Eat, Drink, and be Merry!”

Knowing God

Over the past two weeks, we have heard from the pulpit that God knows us. We are known by God. Not just on a surface level, first name basis, but rather deeply and intimately known. But, I desire to flip that the other way onto us. Do we know God as He knows us? IsContinue reading “Knowing God”

Why Multiply?

This past Sunday, we announced that free copies of Gentle and Lowly, and Multiply were available in the back of the auditorium to pick up. It was amazing to see all the Multiply copies being picked up, and over half the Gentle and Lowly copies taken as well. With a post already written about GentleContinue reading “Why Multiply?”

God and His Holiness

I think, in our current time, we have lost or nearly forgotten what the word “holy” really means. We may have an idea of it, but that idea is only a candlelight compared to the blazing inferno that it truly is. The word carried monumental weight in the ancient world, and during the Biblical eras.Continue reading “God and His Holiness”

Types and Shadows

Each Wednesday night, in my Old Testament class, I pose the question, “why should we read the Old Testament today?” Weighing in at over half of the Bible, there must be a purpose behind it? Now, there are many reasons why we today may open up to read it, but the one I want toContinue reading “Types and Shadows”

Why Zechariah?

As one of the lesser known books of the Bible, Zechariah stands alongside Malachi at the end of the Old Testament. With fourteen chapters of prophecies and poems, there is much we can learn from reading this minor prophet’s words. If you are looking for a “time stamp” to place onto Zechariah, then these writingsContinue reading “Why Zechariah?”

Who is Your Paul and Timothy?

Our spiritual growth is of the utmost importance. In order to take care of our spirits, and to grow in the Lord, we read our Bibles, pray, attend church, and/or volunteer to help others. But, when I examine my own walk with God, I can think of no greater spiritual growth tool than having aContinue reading “Who is Your Paul and Timothy?”

Family Worship

Throughout the Bible, God instructs us to be faithful and godly spouses, parents, and children. As we aim to emulate Christ in our personal lives, we also work to emulate Him in and through our families. Parents instill godly, Christian values and teachings in their children, with the hope that they one day grow upContinue reading “Family Worship”