Steve Van Denend

Jesus follower, husband, dad, friend, pastor.
A favorite quote: Royalty is my identity, servanthood is my assignment & intimacy w/God is my life source.

[Louie Giglio @louiegiglio]

Just because it's hard doesn't mean God's not in it.
Just because it hurts doesn't mean He can't use it.
Just because you feel alone doesn't mean He's not working.
Just because others are against you doesn't mean God's not for you.

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After 12 years having to play in Detroit...Stafford deserved that one!! Congrats to the Rams!! #SuperBowl

[Craig Groeschel @craiggroeschel]

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

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"The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert & sober minded so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, bc love covers over a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:7-8

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There are 59 "one another's" in the New Testament. It is impossible to "one another" by yourself or just in your heart; It requires that we be together. The beauty of the gospel is at stake in our relationships. - Francis Chan

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"People in love act much differently than people w/a sense of obligation." - Francis Chan

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May your faith in Him be bigger than your fear of anything else! #HesGotItAndYou

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"If everyone gave & served & prayed like you, would the church be healthy & empowered? Or would it be weak & listless" - Francis Chan #ForgottenGod #SearchMe

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Beautiful day for a run today! 3-miles in 22min....i'll take it! #Spring #EnjoyItWhileItLasts

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"The world says love yourself, grab all you can, follow your heart.Jesus says deny yourself, grab your cross & follow me." - Francis Chan #TheWayTruthLife

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If only demonizing & calling people names solved problems & produced positive change ..... we'd be doing great America! #LeadWithLove #BuildBridgesNotWalls #BeSlowToSpeakQuickToListen

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Prayers for all those affected by this latest school shooting in Florida. Things need to change....we need to be changed! #GodHelpUs #Parkland

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School already cancelled for tomorrow in anticipation of Snowmageddon & my kids are psyched!! #SnowDaysRule

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Thank you @Eagles! #SuperBowl #NeverPats #GreatGame #HowAboutThatHalftimeShow #CommercialsWin #Hashtags

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"We are often great attorney's for ourselves....& harsh judges of others." - @neilschori #edgeaurora

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Just because it is the loudest voice.... doesn't mean it's the truest.

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Someone else may be able to do what you do....but no one else can be who you are! #YouMatter #ThereIsOnlyOneYou

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"When looking at Jesus we see not the glory of a rising star, but the beauty of an emptied life." - Brian Kim #MagnificentObsession

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“Sin is our biggest enemy. Original sin distorts us. Actual sin distracts us, and indwelling sin manipulates us." - Rosaria Butterfield

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Thanks everyone for all the prayers & for checking in. The flu gave me a pretty good beat down .... but I'm on the up! #FeelinTheLove #GodIsGood