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Resisting the culture of instant gratification

Resisting the culture of instant gratification

Jan 20, 2026 by Steve Snider
“And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” - James 1:4 ... read more
The rhythm of rest & responsibility

The rhythm of rest & responsibility

Jan 13, 2026 by Steve Snider
“And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.” - Genesis 2:2 ... read more
Becoming a builder

Becoming a builder

Jan 6, 2026 by Steve Snider
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ... read more
Building altars

Building altars

Dec 30, 2025 by Steve Snider
“So early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. He called the name of that place Bethel.” - Genesis 28:18-19b ... read more
His promises are always true

His promises are always true

Dec 23, 2025 by Steve Snider
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).” - Matthew 1:23 ... read more
Leading with compassion

Leading with compassion

Dec 16, 2025 by Steve Snider
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,” - Ephesians 4:1-2 ... read more
Reading the signposts

Reading the signposts

Dec 9, 2025 by Steve Snider
“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way;” - Psalm 37:23 ... read more
Perseverance vs. surrender

Perseverance vs. surrender

Dec 2, 2025 by Steve Snider
“I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.” - Luke 11:5:8 ... read more
Giving thanks in all things

Giving thanks in all things

Nov 25, 2025 by Steve Snider
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ... read more
Learning to hear God’s voice

Learning to hear God’s voice

Nov 18, 2025 by Steve Snider
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” - John 10:27 ... read more
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