Articles by: Howard and Nancy Stevens
Watch out for Wolves!
Jesus warned, “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are…
Am I Too Late?
“Mom, I’m going across the street to Gavin’s house, okay?” Cole yelled to his mother as he walked…
Where Did He Put the Elephants?
“Mom, you told us that we should never tell a lie,” 9-year-old Luke said as he got into…
Gotcha
“Clint, did you finish your homework already?” Angie asked her 12-year-old son. “It’s all taken care of, Mom,”…
Do Unto Others
Pop! Pop! Shiny red and silver stars showered down on us as we gathered to celebrate the much-advertised…
Commandments for a Workaholic
In our fast-paced world of downsizing and multitasking, people often expect us to work longer hours with fewer…
The Wise Captain
Although we know that God’s ways are higher than our ways, just as the heavens are higher than…
Rebellious Clothing
After getting dressed this morning I had a very unusual experience. I reached for my cup of coffee,…
Obeying God in the Little Things
We know that God loves us, that He has saved us by His grace, and that our future…
Laughing Dogs
Although dogs are supposed to be people’s best friends, sometimes even they seem to have a rebellious streak.…
Good Housekeeping
“You’ve done a good job keeping up the apartment,” the new building manager told me. I breathed a…
From Mother to Disciple
For just a moment, put yourself in Mary’s shoes. Imagine that you have given birth to a son,…
So What Do I Say?
You just found out that a relative, a friend, or an acquaintance has had an accident or is…
Who Moved the Benches?
“As soon as we get inside, I’ll stop at the bench and retie my boots,” I told my…
But How Could God Allow…?
Auschwitz. Just the mention of that place makes us shudder. When we see pictures of that horrible death…
Born on the Battlefield
The young husband gently wipes his wife’s brow. She is in labor and the pains are getting closer…
Are You Kidding?
“Honey, the colonel suggested that you join the Army Reserve and serve as my chaplain’s assistant. I promised…