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Grace is Messy

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I am Steve Austin and I'm thrilled you're here! The message of messy grace has changed my life. If you hang around here long enough, it just might change yours, too!

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Self-Care for the Wounded Soul

If you have ever felt hopeless, if you have ever believed that... read more


The Power of Story in Preventing Suicide

Billy was a teen in our church youth group in Nashville. He... read more


What I Think About Sin

I grew up with the belief that sin was kryptonite for the... read more


ASK STEVE #2: What Does it Mean to...

This week’s question is another great, seemingly simple question: what does it... read more


How to Not Be a Christian Dumbass

Do you have a list of memorable conversations in your memory? Ones... read more


What Do You Do When Someone You Love...

When the role of caregiver gets dumped in your lap after someone... read more


What is the Point of the Eucharist?

Each time I hold the tiny plastic cup of grape juice in... read more


ASK STEVE #1: What is Grace?

The first question in my brand-new ASK STEVE series comes from a... read more


Do You Hear Jesus Speaking in the Darkness?

How do you find God in the dark? It's a question I've... read more


Why I Believe God Works Ordinarily

For years, I believed exactly what Christine Caine's quote says: God can... read more



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