Back in July I posted something on my blog that was a “repost” of a well-written article about what the author, a popular blogger and pastor, would do if he found out one of his kids were gay. While I agree with his sentiment, and his best intentions to model love to his children, I … More The Messiness of Parenting (The Messiness of Love)
What does the other side of the Jordan River look like? What does it represent? For the Israelites who wandered around the wilderness for 40 years, you might think the other side of the Jordan looked like “freedom” or “deliverance.” Wait a minute: Didn’t they experience their rescue from slavery when God miraculously parted the … More On the Other Side
There are a few moments in life one can never forget. I’ll never forget the day my wife was rushed into the surgery room for an emergency C-section. My first son was born that day. I’ll never forget when my wife had to go through labor to deliver our baby daughter, Jordan. We went in … More Love Like Jesus
A strange and disorienting experience is not something to be feared or avoided, but something to be welcomed and embraced. God stretches and shapes me most when I am out of my comfort zone, unable to exist in cruise-control, uncertain of the outcome, unwilling to go back to the way things were. Even though I … More Surprise!
“To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens!” (Psalm 123:1 NRSV) When I am frustrated, confused, tired and feeling hopeless, I don’t lift up my eyes to the LORD. I don’t trust in God like I say I do. My actions and my attitude often reveal my lack of faith. … More Refuge
I wrote the following devotional for a ministry publication entitled “Resourceful,” published by David C Cook. It is based on the lyrics to the song “Make a Way” by Jason Ingram and Jon Egan (released by Integrity Music on Desperation Band’s 2014 recording entitled “Banners”). I was listening exclusively to this album, and this song … More Make A Way
Christmas Eve – All the hype. All the hurry. All the hustle… gently giving way to hope, culminating in one glorious, miraculous night. God entering our story like never before – in the fullness of time – a child born under the law, to redeem those under the law, to usher in the Kingdom of God: … More Christmas Eve
...Beauty for ashes; joy instead of mourning; praise instead of heaviness.
recognizing joy in the mundane
My first name is Steve. My last name is Cuss. These are (some of) my words.
The art of listening and responding to God and each other
Practical Daily Devotions for the Real World
Feel Good News 24/7
See what you already have. Discover what you never lost.
refresh renew restore
The art of listening and responding to God and each other
Life from the inside out.
a pilgrim on his way home to the Kingdom of the Heaven
The art of listening and responding to God and each other
The art of listening and responding to God and each other
