From Steve – April I

From Steve – April I

Dear Friends, As you read this, fear, questions, and anxiety are all around us. Each day, we are inundated by new reports of the coronavirus and the possible projections of the near future that do not look good. In times such as these, our faith is firmly tested; this...
From Steve – March I

From Steve – March I

Dear Friends, In a couple short weeks, I will lead another band of travelers on what will be the journey of a lifetime; a pilgrimage in search of a real connection and deeper understanding of Jesus, as they experience the sights, sounds, and smells that the great men...
From Steve – February II

From Steve – February II

Dear Friends, As many of you know, the Lord gave me a vision to do something impactful for pastors dealing with mental fatigue and burnout. As a direct result, the Lodestar Mountain Inn was born. The mission of the Lodestar Mountain Inn is to be a refuge for...
From Steve – February I

From Steve – February I

Dear Friends, It is February, the love month. The word “love” appears in the Bible an astounding 577 times. That makes me think that love is a big deal. In fact, it is the biggest deal. First Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) tells us, “And now these three remain: faith, hope...
From Steve – January II

From Steve – January II

Dear friends, Recently, we experienced a setback at the Lodestar Mountain Inn. Our plan was to construct the Event Center frame in December and start building the walls and roof in January. Unfortunately, a windstorm hit Smoke Hole and destroyed the work and, most...
From Steve – April I

From Steve – January I

Dear Friends, Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Do you plan to exercise more and lose weight? Learn how to paint or play a musical instrument? Will you organize your life in an attempt to be more productive? For the most part, resolutions are healthy and a great...