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.

Pen Pal Letter

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Steve Husting

I read with interest the quotes you had gathered about repentance, addiction, and other subjects to help you grow. They are really good quotes.  I see one glaring problem with your quotes. First, read Romans 1:16, “For I am not … Continue reading →

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Steady Growth Movement 

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Steve Husting

Some of us may wonder why Christian growth seems to take such a long time, and we wonder if it is happening at all. Jesus addressed this issue in Mark 4. It’s a matter of how well we are hearing … Continue reading →

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The Fall of Adam and Eve

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Steve Husting

When Adam and Eve disobeyed the Lord and ate the fruit of the wrong tree, the Lord spelled out the consequences for each of them in Genesis 3:16-19. These curses were not because God was angry or vindictive. It was … Continue reading →

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A Overlooked Ingredient in the Christmas Story 

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Steve Husting

Many words have been inked about the Son of God becoming a human being in the Christmas story. However, I seldom read of one aspect of the story, one important reason that’s left unmentioned, of why Jesus had to be … Continue reading →

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More to Follow

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Steve Husting

After seeing King Solomon’s riches and hearing his wisdom, the queen of Sheba said to him, “Behold, the half was not told me. You exceed in wisdom and prosperity the report which I heard” (1 Kings 10:7, NASB).  What wonderful … Continue reading →

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Old Testament consequences in the New Testament times

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Steve Husting

While King Solomon stood before the people before the newly dedicated temple, he prayed for several scenarios in which they would need to pray before the temple of God’s presence. “When your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because … Continue reading →

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A Light to the World

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Steve Husting

At the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem, a house of prayer, Solomon prayed that when a foreigner “comes and prays toward this temple, hear in heaven” and answer their prayers that they “may know Your name and fear You” (1 … Continue reading →

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Israel at War

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Steve Husting

How do we tie a war to Israel and the end times? Is the current war related to the end times, and is the antichrist figure about to appear? This article is written with the 2023 war in Gaza uppermost … Continue reading →

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When I Sin

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Steve Husting

.  My pain and loss echoes His own pain over our broken love relationship, for my sin separated me from God. I confess to hurting Him. .  I confess that it was my fault and my sin alone that understandably drove … Continue reading →

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The More Excellent Love

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Steve Husting

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal”   1 Cor. 13:1 If I don’t love the person when I speak to them, such … Continue reading →

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