Luke 1:26-38 Every year I am amazed by the fact that no matter how many times I read the gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth, I’ll catch something I never caught before. This year’s revelation came by way of comparing the angel Gabriel’s visits first with Zechariah, John...

Isaiah 9:6-7 Let me go right to the verses… For a child is born to us,a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.His government and its peacewill never end.He...

Luke 17:11-19 Thanksgiving and the Christmas season provide a great opportunity for Christians to draw in a deep breath and express gratitude for all our Savior does for us every day. Even on days when all He seems to do for you is make sure your alarm clock goes off...

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Look at these verses for the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes. Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real...

1 Kings 18:20-40 In 1975 World Heavyweight Champ Muhammad Ali fought Joe Frazier in what was arguably the biggest title defense in boxing history. Because it was taking place in Manila, in the Philippines, Ali dubbed it, “The Thrilla in Manila”. It was a huge media...

Various Verses Do you want to engage in a spiritual exercise that almost for sure will leave you feeling a little bit convicted? Ask yourself this question. “How often to I claim to trust in the sovereignty of God, and His plan for my life?” Think about it, then ask...

Romans 8:1-17 For you Bible students out there, Romans 8:1 is a memory verse. It’s also one of the most comforting verses in all of scripture. “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Since One Step began some 13 years ago, this has been...

2 Corinthians 1:3-11 September 29, 2022 Americans are funny when it comes to personal comfort right? We tend to not want to look for it, we want it handed to us. When we’re hot, we want someone to adjust the AC. When we’re cold, we want someone to throw a down...

Matthew 7:13-14, 12:43-45 This may seem like an obvious statement but to me the premier gift that comes to us through the gospels is the fact that  it’s there that Jesus speaks directly to us. We have a front row seat to every teaching and every miracle. We’re...

Psalm 30 Ready? This is going to be the shortest blog in One Step history! Thank God, right?  My message to our One Step attendees this week was my own personal testimony so rather than write it all out here, let me encourage you to take what will likely be less...