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)
Food is an idol in this world. We look to food for comfort and pleasure in ways we shouldn’t. Often when we are down and depressed, we use food to fill a void in our lives and to take away the pain in our hearts. For many their god is their belly. While food is a good gift of God and meant to be enjoyed, … Continue reading What Jesus Taught About Fasting
When I became a pastor several years ago, I quickly realized that the dropout rate among pastors was high. Statistics vary, but in my own experience I have known several pastors who left the ministry for one reason or another. We lament over this, but we sometimes forget there are also pastors who have persevered for decades in ministry. My friend and mentor Dave Lewis … Continue reading Celebrating 70 years in Ministry – Pastor Dave Lewis
Shepherd the Flock 