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January 2017

January 22, 2017

Don’t Miss These 6 Powerful Quotes on Grace

Grace is that thing that comforts our souls, wraps us up in goodness, and covers...

November 2016

November 21, 2016

Have You Forgotten Your Why?

I’m putting down my poster boards and picking up a glass of cold water to...

October 2016

October 07, 2016

ASK STEVE #1: What is Grace?

The first question in my brand-new ASK STEVE series comes from a Twitter follower, who...

September 2016

September 20, 2016

Why I Believe Messy Grace Changes Everything

Four years ago, I would have never believed I would be a pastor again, or...

August 2016

August 05, 2016

How I Found Radical Grace in a Facebook Group

I have found a virtual community, via Facebook and this blog, which expresses love in...

July 2016

July 21, 2016

The Grace is Messy Top Ten Posts of All-Time

It’s my blogiversary! Six years ago, this week, I started blogging. It’s hard to believe...

July 14, 2016

Here’s What God Can Do With a Wasted Life

The story of the Prodigal Son is a clear promise that God will restore the...

June 2016

June 06, 2016

The What, Why, How, and Who of Messy Grace

Have you ever wondered how to live a more grace-filled life? If so, you've come...

September 2013

September 30, 2013

My Friend Roger

The Introduction He weighs nearly 500 pounds and is wearing house shoes, sweat pants, a...

May 2012

May 01, 2012

I Don't Like Messy

We have been taught to avoid messes. “Wash your hands.” We have been taught that...

April 2012

April 26, 2012

Holding Hands

I am tall and slender. (Slender sounds so much nicer than skinny.) I am 5'10"...