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The Giving Paradox: Why You Only Keep What You Give Away
Have you ever heard the phrase, “You can’t outgive God”? It’s a bit cliché, I know, but stick with me here. This little nugget of wisdom packs a powerful punch, and I’ve seen it play out more times than I can count. Now, you might be thinking, “Steve, that doesn’t make any sense. When I…
Read MoreBlessed Are the Trash Collectors – A Tale of Roadside Redemption
Picture this: a lone figure on the side of the road, armed with nothing but a grabber and a real estate-sized A-frame sign declaring “Kindness In Progress.” That’s our hero, Doug, embarking on a trashy adventure that would change lives – including mine. Now, Doug wasn’t your average litter picker. He was starting a new…
Read MoreUnleashing the Power of an Introvert: Reaching Your Community with God’s Kindness
If you’re like me, an introvert with a heart bursting to share God’s love and kindness with your community, then you’ve come to the right place. It’s time to unlock the unique potential within you and discover how introverts can reach out with incredible power and effectiveness. 1) The Power of Listening: As…
Read MoreDave Jacobs Interview “Steve Sjogren: Still Cleaning Toilets”
Steve Sjogren: Still Cleaning Toilets Dave: Sorry that I haven’t kept up on “All-Things-Sjogren” but the last I heard you had planted a church in Florida, then I heard it was Portland and now it appears you are in Newberg, Oregon. What happened in Florida and what’s happening in Newberg? Steve: We have been on the…
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Heaven’s Lessons
What happens when you knock on death’s door not once, but twice? As Steve Sjogren opened his eyes during surgery, the people around his bed didn’t look familiar. They didn’t look like any people he had ever seen before—they were transparent. No words were spoken, but he knew in an instant they were present to…
Read MoreJohn & Carol Interview Steve Sjogren
Jesus’ Style- Risk vs. Reliance (part 4)
Risk versus Reliance Success in ministry, and in all of life for that matter, boils down to us weighing the assets and challenges. Reliance: How much of God to we need for success? A synonym for reliance that’s a little more biblical — grace. How much of God’s blessing is called for in order to…
Read MoreSome Things I Learned When I Died
Lesson #1: Friends Come and Go But Enemies Rise To the Occasion When the bottom drops out of life it becomes apparent who is lined up on your side…and who is passing you a holy hand grenade for your journey. The term “Enemy” might be too strong here. Often people don’t mean to kill and…
Read MoreSimplifying God’s Voice
Do you feel inadequate in the area of connecting with God’s voice? When you hear others mention they have gotten specific guidance from God does that hack you off a little? Maybe it seems a little arrogant to suggest that we can even hear from God. Don’t panic. Not to make light of your frustration…
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