Author Archives: stevemidkiff

God is, of course, omnipresent—He is everywhere Ps 139:7–12 What does it mean, then, to seek His face What does it mean, then, to “draw near” Isn’t He everywhere already? Isn’t He constantly with us? When we speak to someone, … Continue reading →

Jesus assures us We’re blessed when We’re broken as we’rereleased from ourselves and resting in God We’re blessed when we feel abandoned andrejected. It’s then that we’re in the arms of Christ’s love. We’re blessed when we know Jesus design … Continue reading →

10 years ago today. The Lord joined me to Jill Stephens a women who loves this old radical Bible thumper I thought of becoming Stephen Stephens He that finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the … Continue reading →

When we feel lonely Jesus tells us He’ll never leave us or forsake us Heb. 13:5 Jesus is our intimate companion When things appear a tangled disappointment Jesus informs us of His love relationship in us “And we know that … Continue reading →

‘…be transformed by the renewing of your mind’ Rom. 12:1-2 When God guided Israel from Egypt to their promised land why didn’t He provide a fleet of stretch limousines? Why did they travel slowly step by step? We read in … Continue reading →

1 Give ear to our words, O Lord, consider our meditation. Listen to our words, O Lord Listen, O God! Please, hear us Please, pay attention! Respond Give us sensitivity to Your voice Help us in our so many ramblings … Continue reading →

Search for the Lord and for His Strength; Continually Seek Him 1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT If you know people who have wandered off from God’s truth, don’t write them off. Go after them. Get them back and by doing this … Continue reading →

George Müller cared for approximately 10,000 orphans in the city of Bristol in the 19th century. Müller’s faith continues to encourage us in trusting God in each trying circumstances.

“Please, God, no more yelling, no more trips to the woodshed. Treat us nice; We’re so starved for affection. Can’t you see we’re black-and-blue, We feel so beat We’re clobbered badly in our soul? God, how long will it take … Continue reading →

Point us directly at You, Lord; Lead us straight to Your heart. When we walk down the street, put Your arm around us so our enemies can see whose side You’re on. We’re like a thirsty deer A deer whose … Continue reading →