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About Steven Sawyer

I have been a professional and published writer for 25 years. I taught English Grammar and Writing in both public and private schools, and at the college level. "I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me and the life I now live I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20.

Update on Family In Turmoil

Posted on May 22, 2012

Recently I posted a prayer request for a family in turmoil. Husband is 25, wife is 22. She has stage four brain cancer. He is stationed in Alaska. His last day in Alaska is Wednesday. He will drive for five … Continue reading →

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I’m Taking A Sabbatical From My Blog

Posted on May 16, 2012

…all for God’s glory will be taking a sabbatical for the next two months beginning today. I begin a writing project for a client today that will consume most of my time for the better part of a month. I … Continue reading →

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Grace And Truth For Nicodemus Part I

Posted on May 14, 2012

Don’t we long for God’s grace and truth? In our heart of hearts don’t we want to be obedient, serve Him, fellowship with Him? Know Him? Be His authentic follower? His disciple?
Sure we do . . . . .as long as all that doesn’t disrupt our lives.Nicodemus had similar desires and a nagging curiosity about the new teacher in town. But Continue reading →

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Believe Or Behave — Part I

Posted on May 9, 2012

What does love require of me? Continue reading →

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Please Pray For A Family In Turmoil

Posted on April 30, 2012

Please pray for a family in turmoil. Continue reading →

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Reflecting God’s Grace

Posted on April 27, 2012

When Paul wrote his two letters to the Corinthians, they were blending into the sinful, pagan culture around them. They were so corrupt, in fact, the word “corinthian” became a term outsiders used to describe folks that were pagan, hedonistic pleasure seekers. Continue reading →

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Tension Between Grace And Truth Part II

Posted on April 25, 2012

In Part I we discovered that in many of Jesus’ encounters with people their conversation evoked tension. In the gospels some of His encounters are messy. Some are confusing. Most of them are fraught with tension, a tension between grace … Continue reading →

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Conflict Between Grace And Truth Part I

Posted on April 24, 2012

She had no friends. She was a social outcast. Despised by other women in the town. A shameful, sinful past. A lousy life. And no hope for things to perk up in her future. She had to go to the … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on April 24, 2012

No matter how hard I try to figure things out and understand life. . . Continue reading →

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Taxman Apostle

Posted on April 16, 2012

It’s that time of year again. The day we love to hate. The chickens have come home to roost. The fat lady sang. It’s time to pay your uncle. The taxman cometh.Why did they pick a beautiful day in Spring … Continue reading →

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