Category Archives: Encouragement

Similarities and Priorities

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Steve Husting

Notice the similarities at the beginning of these three famous Bible passages. The Ten Commandments: “I am the Lord your God … You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:2-3). The Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, in heaven, hallowed … Continue reading →

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Your Kingdom Come

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Steve Husting

When we consider the Our Father prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) from the standpoint of God’s promise to Abraham, “in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:3), it adds a new dimension to this prayer. This prayer … Continue reading →

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Come to Me

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Steve Husting

To us who are still loaded down with the cares of life, with its many distractions, with the endless to-do’s driving us with no end in sight, Jesus’ offer still stands: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are … Continue reading →

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Images of God

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Steve Husting

God created us in His image, after His likeness (Genesis 1:26-27). That image encompasses all of us, our heart, soul, mind, and strength expressing love to the Creator of all. He made us to be image-bearers reflecting His glory to … Continue reading →

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A Rejected King

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Steve Husting

The elders of Israel asked the prophet Samuel to make a king over them like the other nations have. When Samuel prayed about this, the Lord replied, “they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom, Power, and Glory

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Steve Husting

The “Our Father” prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 humbles me. The entire prayer is pointing us to see our need for the Lord in everything. The Father is exalted in heaven. We pray for His kingdom to come and replace the … Continue reading →

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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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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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The Two Heads

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Steve Husting

In Romans 5:12-21, Paul introduces the idea of Adam being the head of humanity. That is, what Adam had was passed on to everyone else, as a free gift, as it were. Adam passed on sin and death to us … Continue reading →

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