by Dennis Stevenson | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
When I was growing up my dad told me “everyone who writes a book has an axe to grind.” He meant that everyone has an opinion and they want to convince you to think like them. Fast forward to today (a long fast forward), and I think those words have...
by Dennis Stevenson | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Everyone wants to tell you how to think. Who are you listening to? When I was growing up my dad told me “everyone who writes a book has an axe to grind.” He meant that everyone has an opinion and they want to convince you to think like them. Fast forward...
by Dennis Stevenson | Oct 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last week I was on vacation. The wife and I had decided to get away for some rest and relaxation in Orlando FL, visiting a whole bunch of theme parks. It’s something we enjoy doing together. But I had my eyes rather rudely opened as I looked around at what was...
by Dennis Stevenson | Oct 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
How we affiliate says a lot about us – and the Bible is clear about what our “brand” should be saying. Last week I was on vacation. It’s why you didn’t hear from me. The wife and I had decided to get away for some rest and relaxation in...
by Dennis Stevenson | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
When I was younger, I participated in a Bible Memorization program at church called AWANA. It was like a mix of the Scouts and a Vacation Bible School. The name itself is an acronym for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (from 2 Timothy 2:15), and...
by Dennis Stevenson | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Thy word have I hid in my heart…” is more than a noble sentiment. When I was younger, I participated in a Bible Memorization program at church called AWANA. It was like a mix of the Scouts and a Vacation Bible School. The name itself is an acronym...
by Dennis Stevenson | Sep 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve written nine books now and I am very proud that they are written well. Ratings plus the many emails I’ve received tell me that these books are having a tremendous impact in the lives of people all around the world (which is just crazy!)....
by Dennis Stevenson | Sep 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Warning… this email may point out some areas in your life that need attention and cause you to take action to grow spiritually. Here’s a little story that happened to me last month. I traveled to Washington State to visit my parents and help my dad with...
by Dennis Stevenson | Aug 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Two bible students share their experiences signing up for the Fall Semester studies. We’re almost at the end of the enrollment for the Fall Semester of Study Groups. That’s either good because I’ll stop bothering you about it – or bad because...
by Dennis Stevenson | Aug 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Stack your study methods to get even better results. Two is better than one All week long I’ve been telling you about the different study group options that are available for you. Two studies and two formats. But the real secret is that they can be combined....
by Dennis Stevenson | Aug 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
That thing you want or wish for in your spiritual life, but despair that you’ll never experience. Have you given up on your dream? HI , Do you remember when you were a kid and you thought about what you wanted to be when you grew up? Back then you didn’t...
by Dennis Stevenson | Aug 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
What’s true for sharks is doubly true for Christians. Move forward or die. Who knew sharks could be so spiritual Every fall the Discovery Channel airs a very popular series. It’s called Shark Week. Seven days loaded with documentaries about sharks and...
by Dennis Stevenson | Aug 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Class is in session When I was growing up in Oregon, school started every year sometime after Labor Day (in September). But now that I live in Arizona, my school district starts classes in late July. Does that seem early to you? It’s called the “modified...
by Dennis Stevenson | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Bible is not a Fairy Tale HI , Although it can seem fantastical when you read. Especially in the Old Testament. Giants, floods, resurrections, skeleton armies… It reads like a high fantasy story, not the word of God’s word. It’s really...
by Dennis Stevenson | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hi , It’s Olympic season (at last). Only a year late. But better late than never. The eyes of the world are on what’s going on over the ocean (for most of us). As believers in Jesus, the modern Olympics give us a unique context to understand one of the...
