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.

A Tale of Two Resurrections

When Paul made an argument for his faith in Acts 24:10-21, he affirmed his belief  that both the just and the unjust will be resurrected (24:15). What is the resurrection of the just and the unjust? When we encounter a … Continue reading →

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“Once upon a time there was an Atheist”

Some atheists claim that the Bible is full of fairy tales that Christians have contrived in order to find order, purpose, and comfort in this life. But what about the fairy tales the atheists believe? And why do they think … Continue reading →

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“I Am A Catholic!”

“I am a Baptist.” “I am a Presbyterian.” Perhaps when spiritual conversation ebbs and flows around you, at one point the tide may bring you in, and all you can say is that you are a member of a denomination, … Continue reading →

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“When I Die, I’ll Go to Heaven”

A lot of assumptions are found in this statement: “When I die, I’ll go to Heaven.” What’s missing? No mention is made of how you live from now until death, and no mention is made of the eternity-defining event between … Continue reading →

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Does God Demand Blind Faith?

Did Jesus demand that people believe on Him by faith only, or did He present proofs and reasons to believe?  Let’s start off with this incident: Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be filled by or led by the Spirit?

It is helpful to understand something by looking at its contrast. In this case, in contrast to being filled with the Holy Spirit and led by Him is being filled with fleshly desires and being driven by them, unable to … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from my Biases

I remember when I first became aware of the impact of my biases upon myself. A Republican lady from church emailed several people about the negative actions of a certain Democrat. I rolled my eyes with the attitude of, “Well, … Continue reading →

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What is the purpose of Bible preaching?

God uses regular and faithful Bible preaching to share His truths about life. Here is what the Bible says of itself: And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto … Continue reading →

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How can the Old Testament laws be passed away, yet still be said to continue?

The covenants God made in the OT with the Hebrews were “for ever.” However, from what we understand in the book of Hebrews, they could only continue if the priesthood continued, and if God Himself continued it. As it is, … Continue reading →

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How do I deal with out-of-control sexual urges?

You deal with sexual desires the same way as with any other feelings, whether of envy, hatred, avarice, pride, and so on. The foundational teaching is Romans 6. There, we learn that when Jesus was buried, He took our “old … Continue reading →

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