Articles by: Howard W. Stevens
Was Jesus Just a Man?
There is a lot of confusion in the world about the person of Jesus Christ. Was He just…
Ready or Not…
One afternoon, three little boys found themselves with nothing interesting to do. So, they decided to play hide-and-seek.…
How Would You Answer
A friend who is seeking the truth recently asked me some probing questions. Perhaps the following answers will…
Wounded Birds
On a cold rainy day, while my father and I were walking my German shepherd, Sarge, in the…
If It Works for You
“Nancy and I could never have gone through this crisis without the Lord’s help,” I shared with a…
How Do You Say…?
My wife and I had passed “Sara’s Gallery” on several occasions, but this time the Holy Spirit prompted…
Full-Time Christian
Have you ever had a part-time job? While I was attending college I worked several part-time jobs. I…
When We’re Accused of Sin… and It’s True
Our world seems to become more corrupt day by day. The temptation to accept the ethics of the…
When the Game Is Over
Everyone wants to succeed in life. When we work hard and our efforts are rewarded, life seems good.…
What Are Our Words Really Saying?
Have you ever had someone make a derogatory or unkind remark to you? Then, when you questioned, “Why…
May Your Name Be Inscribed…
We recently mailed Rosh Hashanah cards, celebrating the Jewish New Year, to my family members. This festive holiday…
How to Be a Contented Christian
Although learning to be a contented Christian may seem impossible in our troubled and materialistic world, it is…
Climbing Down the Ladder
Would you be willing to climb down the ladder that you spent several years climbing up? If God…
When the Worst Happens
When the very worst happens to us, what can we expect from God? God Understands and He Will…
When All Reason for Hope Fails
Are you facing a time of great sadness and disappointment? Is everything that you had hoped and planned…
When Christians Disagree
I recently saw a bumper sticker that said, “Christians aren’t perfect, only forgiven.” As fallible human beings, Christians…
We’re Getting Shorter
In the military, when the time approaches for a person to be either discharged or rotated to another…
Trapped Witnesses
“How did we end up here? We were faithfully serving God, at great cost to ourselves, and now…
Traffic Mayhem
Suppose you get into your car to go to work one morning as usual. As soon as you…
The Weak Giant
Elijah bravely stood alone and unarmed on the mountaintop, face-to-face with 850 of his enemies. As they danced…
The Prostitute’s Son
“Jephthah, I wish you had never been born! You’re good for nothing! In fact, you’re absolutely worthless!” Perhaps…
Take out the Trash
While shopping with my wife recently, I noticed the wide array of products designed to freshen the air…
Slammed!
“We must have filled at least a thousand orders today!” I commented to a coworker. “Yeah, we got…
Playing by the Rules
Imagine that you are a serious athlete who enjoys running and winning marathons. After intensively training for many…
No Mortgage
After a recent ice storm traumatized our city, leaving a wreckage of damaged and destroyed trees in its…
Loving Reminder
They’re cracked and bleeding again! I looked down at my hands in dismay. No matter how much I…
Like a Dream
Sometimes a dream seems so real. We interact with people and situations in our dream that may parallel…
In Whose Footsteps
A beautiful garden, perfect weather, wonderful companionship, and an intimate meeting with God daily–yet, it was not enough…
Hold the Applause
Keeping our motivations pure is a lifelong struggle. Proverbs 4:23 warns, “Above all else, guard your heart, for…
Heart Surgery
Power is a valuable commodity in our world. Those who wield the most power frequently receive the highest…
Gift Wrapped
Suppose you were offered your choice of two gifts. One was impressively wrapped in expensive paper, with a…
Finishing Strong
Have you ever watched the Boston Marathon or the New York Marathon on television? As the runners follow…
Closed Doors
After a particularly challenging week, my wife and I looked forward to eating a relaxing dinner at our…
But It’s Not Fair!
“I just don’t understand how you can welcome home that no-good brother of mine and throw a big…
Bridges or Boulders?
When it comes to our relationship with unbelievers and fellow Christians, are we bridges or boulders? Boulders hinder…
How Suffering Strengthens the Christian Family
Suffering is one of the serious problems that will eventually confront any Christian couple or family. A question…
A Lifetime of Decisions
Whether we like it or not, making decisions is an integral part of our daily lives. Regardless of…
It’s Never Too Late for You!
Hezekiah had been a very good and righteous king in God’s sight, and had given Manasseh a godly…
Show Me!
The disciples knew for certain that Jesus was dead. The apostle John and Jesus’ mother, Mary, had stood…
Missing Child
“Missing Child,” read the poster at the mall. “Disappeared on 4/18/07 from in front of her school ……
How to Love Our Enemies
The purpose of this article is to share some thoughts on one of the most important aspects of…
More Than Obedience
In Luke 17:11-19, we find the brief story of the ten lepers. Although God had afflicted Moses’ sister,…
Judgment Delayed
For one hundred years, God patiently observed the people of Nineveh, the capital city of the Assyrians. They…
Grace Without Effect
Recently, I was reading Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 15:10, “By the grace of God I am what…
Galatians: The Ministry and the Minister
The Apostle Paul wrote the Epistle to the Galatians to reinforce the fact that salvation cannot be obtained…
From Bad to Worse
Why do things sometimes go from bad to worse? Paul before Festus Have you ever exerted great effort…
God’s Love Keeps Reaching
Have you ever been in a situation where someone you love did something that hurt you deeply? Perhaps…
Cause No Offense
In Matthew 17:24–27, after Jesus arrived in Capernaum, the temple tax collectors asked Peter, “Doesn’t your teacher pay…
When We Must Go Through Samaria
When the jealous Pharisees heard that Jesus had gained more disciples than John the Baptist, Jesus decided to…
Keep Moving Forward
Have you ever felt like giving up on God? Or have you already done so? God understands why…
The Day Christ Stood
The Day Christ Stood Have you ever been in the presence of someone very important, someone you deeply…