From Steve – December II

From Steve – December II

Dear Friend, I write this correspondence as we are nearing the climax of the Advent season and preparing to celebrate lighting the final candle – the candle representing Jesus, the Light of the world. Lighting a candle is an appropriate metaphor for the King....
From Steve – December I

From Steve – December I

Dear Friend, Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël! Buon Natale! Feliz Navidad! Mele Kalikimaka! It is the time of year when joy, kindness, and compassion seem to emanate from us all. Not just here in America, but from Christians all over the world. The King who was born in a...
From Steve – November II

From Steve – November II

Dear Friend, Greetings in the name of our Savior, Jesus. Thanksgiving is on my mind and on my heart.  I am not talking about only one day of parades, football, dinner with family and friends, and lots of leftovers, though each of those are relevant and hold special...
From Steve – November I

From Steve – November I

Dear Friend, Greetings and blessings in the name above all names! I pray this letter finds you well. A few days ago we hosted one of my favorite retreats on the Lodestar Mountain Inn schedule: the Fall Hymn Sing Retreat. The old hymns of the church are wrapped in such...
From Steve – October II

From Steve – October II

Dear Friend, Greetings and best wishes in the name of our almighty Savior! Fall is here. Enjoy it, and the beauty that comes with it. Take a drive, have a picnic, go for a walk or take a hike and thank God for the beauty of His creation. I thank God for the privilege...
From Steve – October I

From Steve – October I

Dear Friend, Greetings! I pray that this letter finds you well and fully relying on the bountiful grace and mercy of our loving Savior. As we are in the eye of another political hurricane, I hope that I can provide you with some peace during this time. No matter which...