Category Archives: As I See It

Two Crownings – Two Kings

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Steve Hughes

Today was the official coronation day for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Hundreds of millions of people from every part of the planet experienced the regal pageantry, the spectacular opulence, the pomp and glory of this historic occasion. The … Continue reading →

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My Personal Mission Statement

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Steve Hughes

I was recently asked if I had ever written a personal mission statement. I thought about it for a minute and realized that I hadn’t. I’m not even sure I ever thought about writing one. I’ve helped draft mission statements … Continue reading →

Posted in As I See It, Updates | Tagged Direction, guidance, life, life's journey, Life's Mission, My Personal Mission Statement, priorities, purpose | 2 Comments

Broken

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Steve Hughes

Broken! Broken people everywhere! Broken lives! Broken dreams! Broken relationships! Broken hearts! The world is full of brokenness: in the workplace, in our families, on social media, in the church…ever since the fateful day in Eden brokenness has been our … Continue reading →

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An Elevator Talk with a Prisoner

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Steve Hughes

he doors flung open, and there was a prisoner in a wheel chair (in full prison-garb) flanked by security guards, police and medical personnel. I said, as I always do when Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Steve Hughes

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 →

Posted in As I See It, Life ponderings on Biblical Themes | Tagged Afraid, Biblical, Corona, Covid-19, God, Help, Heroes, Hope, Pandemic, Perspective | Leave a comment

LENT AND LIFE: The Journey Explained

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Steve Hughes

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)

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Steve Hughes

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

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Steve Hughes

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

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Steve Hughes

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

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Steve Hughes

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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