Steve's Writings
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Ever wonder “Where will things be in ten years?” I abide by the wisdom that our greatest mistake is to overestimate what can happen in the long run (ten years say) and to underestimate what change can happen in the short haul (five years). With that in mind, let me take a shot at what…
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I was asked to write two book forwards this week. This is something I have done for a number of writers – more in recent years. I am becoming increasingly wary of who I write either forwards or book “plugs” for these days. Why? … Many come to me as the “Kindness Guy” thinking they…
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Is the Church under attack from outside forces right now, as in the “Islamic problem,” as many Church leaders are referring to it? Clearly, the answer is yes. Clearly, the answer is no. The big yes goes down like this – we are seeing the world turn increasingly international. People are increasingly irrational. People are…
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This week’s CBS Good Morning show focused in part upon the growing influence Islamic values are having upon the fashion industry. One very popular magazine is dedicated to helping young Islamic girls (some included in the story had last names that were Swedish like mine such as “Nelson” – one girl’s first name was “Ingrid”)…
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I sat next to a “religion” prof at a Catholic University (remain unnamed) on a flight recently. We had a delightful chat across the country. (She told me I was the most “interesting” person she had ever met on a flight – that was right after I told her I had cleaned more toilets than…
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Prayer is many things – quiet, still for many isn’t a great description. Let’s be short here. There is nothing more goofy, misleading, and typically American than for us to tell one another what “normal” is in terms of something as personal as prayer. The very idea of saying “Quiet Time” = thus and such……
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I’m a pistachio fan. When you eat them, I recommend you have two bowls – one for the unshelled nuts, and a second one for the non-useful shells. You’ll be able to tell for sure which is which – the useful from the discards. That way you will be able to put your hand into…
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When I hook up my iPhone or my iPod with my laptop all that is new is caught up. I make deposits in the Spirit as I listen to Jesus’ voice each day throughout. For me, I don’t do the “Quiet Time” thing. I really dislike the notion that someone else is going to “help”…
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I spent time with one of my star mentees this past week – Ike Reighard. Ike is an amazing communicator. If you have a chance to be around him anytime, anywhere, go out of your way to allow a bit of Ike to rub off on you. He is utterly infectious. He planted the first…
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For those reading this blog who will speak/communicate this weekend, no matter how you do what you do, no matter what you focus upon, please speak from your heart – not your head alone. People who are present with the anticipation of walking away with a life change will not be “nourished” by information. Those…