Author Archives: Steve Husting

About Steve Husting

Steve Husting lives in Southern California with his wife and son. He enjoys encouraging others through writing, and likes reading, digital photography, the outdoors, calligraphy, and chocolate. He has written several books and ebooks, and hundreds of Christian devotionals. Steve is also having a great time illustrating God's Word with calligraphy.

If God is love, why does He allow war?

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Steve Husting

The question as worded questions the idea that God is loving and in control of the situation. If He was in control, then He wouldn’t allow them to suffer, the premise goes. This argument is beloved by atheists because it … Continue reading →

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No Other Way to the Father

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Steve Husting

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6 NIV). How do these two halves of the verse work together? What do the three attributes of the Son … Continue reading →

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My Prayer List Benefits

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Steve Husting

I’ve been using a prayer list to keep my prayer times productive. Here are some of the blessings I’ve discovered after keeping to it almost every evening. These benefits are for anyone who wants a better prayer life!

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Strengthening Ourselves in Christ

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Steve Husting

David was a master war strategist before and after he became king. In 1 Samuel 30 we see one of the reasons why. In this incident, we also learn how to discover and boost the God-given talent, ministry, or gift … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 9 Meditation: A Son is Given

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Steve Husting

Here is my chapter breakdown for Isaiah 9: 1-3 From gloom to gladness 4-5 Breaking the yoke, the rod of their oppressor 6-7 A divine son is given, and his government of peace will increase 8-21 God is angry with proud Israel  The end … Continue reading →

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Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Steve Husting

Some of the most enduring hymns contain a treasure-trove of scripture framing the whole. So it is with “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” It was written by Charles Wesley, with classical composer Felix Mendelssohn adding the tune. Charles, drawing from his … Continue reading →

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Make the Good News Known

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Steve Husting

In His last days on earth after His resurrection, Jesus’ final words included this commandment: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15).  In this statement, our Lord is revealing the scope of the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving in Israel

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Steve Husting

God gave several yearly feasts for Israel to observe as a nation. All the biblical feasts center on remembering the work of God in the history of the Jews. Most of the feasts are celebrations and times of thanksgiving. (None … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 8 Meditation: Signs and Wonders

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Steve Husting

This is my chapter breakdown for Isaiah 8: 1-8 Prophecy regarding Maher-shalal-hash-baz: Damascus and Samaria will fall by the Assyrian invasion soon9-15 Fear the Lord, not what the people fear16-18 Being a testimony to God19-22 Look to God and live, … Continue reading →

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America, America

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Steve Husting

Despite what you read in the media, it’s not about race: it’s not about White versus Black or any other people group. It’s about sin. Our national anthem prays:  “America! America!/God shed His grace on thee,/And crown thy good with … Continue reading →

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