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.

Every Spiritual Blessing

God has blessed His people with every spiritual blessing in Christ. To get a handle on how great this is, let’s briefly backtrack to the Old Testament laws and the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount. The … Continue reading

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Enter Christmas Prepared

As we enter this Christmas season, let’s do it from the solid foundation of scripture. (But then that’s how we’re to approach all of life, isn’t it?) So, what does the Bible say about the Christ Child? We already know … Continue reading

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Musing on recent news as it relates to end-times prophecy

Thousands of northern Europeans are conducting cashless and cardless transactions by using an implanted device the size of a grain of rice. These recipients are the testing ground for the technology the antichrist figure will possibly use to flush out … Continue reading

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The Way, the Truth, and the Life

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). How can we understand this verse, these three aspects of Jesus? This passage takes place … Continue reading

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The Stories Continue

Some atheists attack the bible, saying it is full of fiction. The stories of God working in people’s lives are not true, they say. But the stories did not stop with the book of Acts. The biblical canon stopped with … Continue reading

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Mindfulness

Sit comfortably in a quiet place. Breathe in deeply, count 1, then release. Repeat until all stress is gone and you are refreshed. Is mindfulness pop psychology? My medical (IPO) sent me a slickly designed card with a handy card … Continue reading

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Life in the Kingdom, book 2 — Excerpt from Steve’s latest book

This is an excerpt from my latest book, Life in the Kingdom, book 2. Learn more about it here. A Father’s Fury 18:5–6 “Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little … Continue reading

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End-times prophecy roundup

Musing on recent news as it relates to end-times prophecy. Thousands of northern Europeans are conducting cashless and cardless transactions by using an implanted device the size of a grain of rice. These recipients are the testing ground for the … Continue reading

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Letter to my pen pals, July 2019

Grace and peace are multiplied to us through knowing Jesus (2 Peter 1:2-4). In some way, the more we know of him, the more his power is given. We may know ourselves and our weaknesses very well. We may be … Continue reading

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The Our Father Prayer, part 2

Let me first point out how unusual this prayer is. We’ve heard it so often that we forget something: these are not thoughts that the average person would think of. Apart from Christ, we would not say these things on … Continue reading

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My ebooks are 75% off throughout the month of July 2019!

Several of my e-books have been reduced in price at Smashwords, which hosts my ebooks. Doubt Busters, Life in the Kingdom (book 1), Steps of a Disciple, and Ready for a Reward are available at a reduced price this July. You … Continue reading

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Meditation: Colossians 1:26-29

1:26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: God raised up Paul to teach what had not been revealed in the Old Testament. However, how could Paul … Continue reading

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Strengthen Yourself

When I was lethargic, low on energy, or just feeling the blahs, I would watch TV, putter around the house, or waste my time in other ways. In the back of my mind, though, I knew there was spiritual power … Continue reading

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Letter to my pen pals, February 2019

A new year has started, and with it new possibilities. I know, that sounds like a corny Hallmark card. Like the happily-ever-after of a fairy tale. Some people have a right to be skeptical. But not Christians. With a risen … Continue reading

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For to us a child is born

About 700 years before the Word was made flesh, God revealed details about the Savior of the world so we would know what He would be like. In Isaiah 9:6–7 we find these words: For to us a child is … Continue reading

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Attitudes of Faith

What does faith feel like? How do you know when you have it? As I was praying about my faith, several aspects of my faith over the years came to mind. I had demonstrated faith in different ways, but they … Continue reading

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How were people saved before Christ came?

When you research this question on the internet, you’ll find that most answers address the example of the Jewish population, which had prophets and the scriptures to guide them to God. Almost none of the articles talk about what happens … Continue reading

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Put on the Whole Armor of God

After I finished reading In Christ Jesus: The Sphere of the Believer’s Life, by Arthur Tappan Pierson, I gained a greater appreciation for the salvation that Christ has accomplished for us. I highly recommend you read the free, online version … Continue reading

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What benefits do we get for becoming a Christian?

Here is a short list, in no particular order: When you become a Christian, it is because you have admitted the truth, that you are a sinner, and your sins have separated you from God. This opens the door to … Continue reading

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The Our Father Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy Name

Excerpt from Life in the Kingdom, book 1 https://stevehusting.com/doubtbusters/steves-books/ Pray Like This Matthew 6:9a Pray like this Notice that Jesus does not say “pray these words,” but “pray in this manner.” There’s nothing wrong with praying these words; we just … Continue reading

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After the Easter Story: Resurrection Power and the Christian

Edited contents taken from Living with the End in View, book 2, by Steve Husting http://www.lulu.com/shop/steve-husting/living-with-the-end-in-view-book-2/paperback/product-753096.html The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the defining aspect of the Christian faith. No other religion has this story of God … Continue reading

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In Matthew 5:17, Doesn’t Jesus contradict the NT authors about the law continuing forever?

Here is the passage in Matthew 5:17-19: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven … Continue reading

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Did Jesus really mean it when he said to remove the eye or hand if we can’t stop sinning?

Here is the passage: “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life maimed or crippled, rather than having two hands or … Continue reading

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Why are some prayers not answered?

The Bible gives us several reasons why prayers may not be answered. Here are a few. In addition, we can learn to live a life of answered prayer. I’ll cover that later. If we have enough faith to pray, but … Continue reading

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How can you prepare yourself for the rapture?

Jesus told us how in Matthew 24:36–51. There, Jesus told his disciples to “watch therefore, for you do not know” when he will come again. Then Jesus gives us two examples of what it means to watch and not watch. … Continue reading

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Why was Jesus against the Pharisees so much?

We don’t have very far to look to find out why Jesus and the Pharisees clashed; He pointed out their flaws repeatedly. Let’s look at a few, for the reasons He had against the Pharisees are the same general reasons … Continue reading

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Continuing in faith

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Colossians 2:6). How did we receive Christ the Lord? When we heard the gospel and received it by faith. We realized that we were in need of … Continue reading

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Happy in the Kingdom

[This is a book excerpt from Life in the Kingdom: The Gospel According to Jesus in the Book of Matthew, by Steve Husting, in  print now, then ebook soon.] Introduction Normally, we think that we can be happy only when … Continue reading

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Using logic and reason to share the gospel?

Some Christians are frustrated when using arguments of logic and reason, such as from nature, to prove the existence of God or convince a person to become a Christian. The problem with this approach is that it does not take … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

I recently re-watched the movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I found in this viewing some uneasy parallels with today’s church. In this episode, the Ministry of Magic took over the running of the Hogwarts school, denying the … Continue reading

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