The Paradox of Surrender
I had gone back and forth about coming, but somehow found myself driving the crowded van toward Jacksonville. We were running late, so most of the crowd was already in… Read More »The Paradox of Surrender
Steve Ward
Moving Toward Safety
What does “safety” mean to you? To me, it is when home means security and happiness, and feeling I am where I was meant to be. Safety is relationships built… Read More »Moving Toward Safety
Celebrate Recovery
I went to Celebrate Recovery for several years. It is an understatement to say it was one of the most wonderful experiences I have ever had. Some of the life-changing… Read More »Celebrate Recovery
How God Works
Last week, I spent two days in a conference room with twenty or so business leaders from my city, which is Birmingham, Alabama. We were there to experience an executive… Read More »How God Works
Why People Don’t Plan
The last STEPS Journey Blog article on “How to Create a 1-Hour Life Plan” outlined a simple process to help you focus your time on things that matter. That sounds… Read More »Why People Don’t Plan
Why Was Jesus Born?
Around Christmas, regular people actually talk about Jesus. Much more than they normally do. Kept within limits, it becomes almost politically correct, as long as the reference is offered in… Read More »Why Was Jesus Born?
A Life Well Lived
Mom’s birthday is today. After church, we’ll treat her to lunch at Cracker Barrel, one of her favorites. She’ll likely order the “Chicken N’ Dumplins” platter with three vegetables… Read More »A Life Well Lived
The Art of Getting Older
This past Saturday was just another day. Except for the part about me turning 60. For months, I had been waiting for this to turn into a big occasion, but… Read More »The Art of Getting Older
An Invisible God
Some people ask, “How am I supposed to believe in an invisible God?” My answer would be, “Who told you that he was invisible?” “So we fix our eyes not… Read More »An Invisible God
How to Handle the Election
We have just endured one of the most vicious and controversial Presidential elections in history. Unfortunately, the two sides are not handling it well. One is happy, the other sad… Read More »How to Handle the Election