Author Archives: Steve Hughes

About Steve Hughes

Steve is an ordinary old(ish) guy with an extraordinary passion for God! He toured internationally for six years as a singer/songwriter, pastored churches in Switzerland, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the US, and now serves as a regional mobilizer with World Gospel Mission in Marion, Indiana. What you'll find here is neither the fruit of some colossal intellect nor the senseless ramblings of a mad man. You will find, however, nothing more than a random assortment of occasional thoughts.

A Shout-Out to the Heroes and the Source of our Help

Many of you who have known me for a long time may not know that, for the past 2 years, I have had the opportunity to Continue reading

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A Peaceful Repose – Psalm 23

In a world gone mad, in the midst of a global crisis, when chaos abounds, there is still a peace that surpasses all understanding for all who return to the loving arms of the Good Shepherd who loves us and … Continue reading

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LENT AND LIFE: The Journey Explained

And so the journey begins – the journey to the Cross! In one sense, we make this trek once a year. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Good Friday, the day we commemorate the death of the Son … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Third Strand (a little inspirational piece about the sanctify of marriage in the spirit of the Declaration of Independence)

When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for children to alter the familial bands which have connected them with their parents, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station of Holy … Continue reading

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Sovereign Wisdom and Perfect Love

When I reflect on the events and the circumstances I have experienced over the years; when I “ponder anew what the Almighty can do” and marvel at the way He has so skillfully woven His will into the tapestry of … Continue reading

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The Heartbeat of Prayer

There is no greater work on earth in which to engage than prayer. There is no greater power to possess, no greater weapon to employ, no greater instrument to wield, no greater strategy to effect change in the world than … Continue reading

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Snow Covers

Seems like just yesterday it was summer. The land around me was teeming with lush green grass and tall flourishing trees. The gently rolling, blue hills in the distance and the misty rays of sunshine forming arbitrary boundaries around the … Continue reading

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amplecti magnitudinem – Embrace Greatness

The people who dwell on this earth in this generation have a great responsibility to stand together for truth, for justice, for righteousness and for peace; ours is a sacred task that must not be taken lightly. Regardless of race, … Continue reading

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Why we need another Lincoln!

I stood in awe again last night at the sight of the Lincoln Memorial, resplendent with empyreal radiance, illuminating the darkness above the DC skyline. And in my reverie, I was reminded that there are two primary reasons why Abraham … Continue reading

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RELFECTIONS ON ABRAHAM: Why Abraham is my hero! part 2

(this was originally posted on my Facebook page May 1, 2010) Abraham, from Ur of the Chaldees, is my new hero for two big reasons. The second reason is nearly as incredible as the first. Reason #2. “Abraham, when called … Continue reading

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