Sermon “listening” is a subject that doesn’t get much press. We know about the pastor’s responsibility to preach biblical and engaging sermons (2 Tim 4:2), but how often have you heard about a listener’s responsibility in the process? For those who have a high view of corporate worship and value the Lord’s Day, you will no doubt see the critical importance of sermon listening. You … Continue reading How to be a Better Sermon Listener
My Dad, Robert “Lyle” Stegeman, passed away on July 18, 2026. Even though we are separated by almost 2000 miles (from Saskatchewan to Pennsylvania) our kind Heavenly Father gave our family 3 days to spend with “Papa” before he died. We will always treasure those times. For the past 3 decades, Dad’s health was not great. He suffered from a heart condition that greatly weakened … Continue reading A Tribute to My Dad (1946 – 2026)
What you love matters! Too often, people don’t examine their loves, living life without consideration for what they invest themselves in. As Christians, we cannot follow suit. We must soberly examine our values. In 1 John 2:15-17 the apostle John gives an exhortation – do not love the world or the things in the world. In our passage “the world” means the system of evil … Continue reading Do Not Love the World – An Exposition of 1 John 2:15-17
Shepherd the Flock 