A Tribute to My Dad (1946 – 2026)

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)

The Parable of the Seed Growing and the Miracle of Regeneration

I was privileged to spend my growing up years on a farm in Saskatchewan, Canada. My Dad was a grain farmer and I got front row seeds to watch him as he undertook his farming enterprise. In the spring, my Dad started by preparing the ground – tilling it up getting it ready for seeding. Then came the actually planting part. With the aid of … Continue reading The Parable of the Seed Growing and the Miracle of Regeneration