Author: Steve

I love to study the Bible and I love to engage with others in learning. I had been privileged to do this on a regular basis through church ministry and through part-time teaching at a local Bible colleges. Helping individuals learn to feed themselves through their own study of God’s Word is joy-giving to me. Influencing groups to do life and church from a biblically grounded, theologically faithful perspective is my passion.
Spiritual Formation, Wisdom

The Worth and Excellency of a Soul

Henry Scougal, The Life of God and the Soul of Man. Let us consider that love and affection wherewith holy souls are united to God, that we may see what excellency and felicity is involved in it. Love is that powerful and prevalent passion, by which all the faculties and inclinations of the soul are …

Bible Study, Colossians

Colossians 2:16-23 Small Group Questions

This passage challenges us to evaluate the “why?” behind the “what” that we do. Small Group Questions How has “legalism” impacted your view of God and how has “legalism” impacted your view of your own walk with God? What habits have you found helpful in assisting your development in godliness? Are they tools or rules? …

Colossians, Spiritual Formation

What is the sentence of your life? (part 2)

If you are interested in having more clarity as to your personal purpose, mission or vision–let me recommend a resource provide by the good people at LifeChurch.TV. (LifeChurch.TV is fantastically generous with the resources they develop–great model of ministry.  If you have a smart phone let me recommend the YouVersion apps.) Vision–The Chazown Experience An …

Bible Study, Colossians

Colossians 2:8-15 Small Group Questions

This wonderful passage reminds us of the Greatness of our SaviorGreatness of our SalvationGreatness of the process of Sanctification Why do you think that many people struggle with exclusiveness of the Christian faith? What key truths distinguish or separate Christianity from all other religious truth claims? What are the benefits of your relationship with Christ? …

Colossians, Musings, Spiritual Formation

What is the sentence of your life (part 1)

Interesting Question? Can you define in one sentence the purpose, goal and drive of your life? Paul knew his sentence–read Colossians 1:24-29 and Colossians 2:1-5 in which he identifies his calling and purpose which drove him to give his all. If you would like the clarity that comes from being able to articulate your “sentence” …