In life we will all experience both mountain top and valley experiences, and everything in between. When we are at the top of the mountain, when things are going well, we have peace, contentment, and happiness. Yet few of us spend a lot of time at the top. Often, we find the slippery slope down,Continue reading “Through the Valley”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
Trading Places (2 Corinthians 5:21)
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21, KJV) Many years ago, while I was serving as the pastor of a church in Savannah Georgia, I have a divine experience one evening. It was ChristmasContinue reading “Trading Places (2 Corinthians 5:21)”
The Christmas Miracle (Psalm 45)
In 1915, Henry Barraclough wrote a hymn titled, “Ivory Palaces.” It is a hymn that should be included with the Christmas repertoire, but rarely if ever is. Consider the lyrics and see if you do not agree. He begins in the first verse speaking of the glory of the Lord and then in the refrainContinue reading “The Christmas Miracle (Psalm 45)”
Through The Valley
As I went through the journey with stage 4 bladder cancer, I looked to the Lord, understanding, comfort, and peace. Along the way, He gave me biblical thoughts that met these needs. I journaled those and upon encouragement from others decided to publish them. I believe these words will help others going through difficult timesContinue reading “Through The Valley”
Stupid Is as Stupid Does
“Now why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who is prophesying to you? For he has sent to us in Babylon, saying, “Your exile will be long; build houses and live in them, and plant gardens and eat their produce.”” (Jeremiah 29:27–28, ESV) In the movie, “Forrest Gump,” there is a popularized idiom, “StupidContinue reading “Stupid Is as Stupid Does”
Restoration
“I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.” (Jeremiah 29:14, ESV) I haveContinue reading “Restoration”
Encountering the Healer
Some time ago I preached a series titled, “Close Encounters of the Divine Kind.” I did not get a video on all the sermons in the series, but I did for this last one titled, “Encountering the Healer.” In it I share a few details about my encounter with the Lord our Healer. It isContinue reading “Encountering the Healer”
Proper Seeking
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13, ESV) In life, we all seek a lot of things but do we seek the most important things. And if we do, with what intensity do we seek them. I have to confess, that at times, too manContinue reading “Proper Seeking”
Power of Prayer
“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.” (Jeremiah 29:12, ESV) Do you often wonder if God hears you when you pray? While on vacation last week, I had an interesting experience in prayer. I was in Pennsylvania visiting my daughter and her family. One eveningContinue reading “Power of Prayer”
Divine Plans
““For thus says the Lord: When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a futureContinue reading “Divine Plans”
Renewing the Heart 