Steve Kitchens 
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Every year at Weston Christian Academy we select a theme and Bible verse. This year’s theme is “Encourage and Build Up” from the above verse in 1 Thessalonians 5:11. And although primarily for our students, the theme and … Read more
“Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 At our WCA graduation this past May, our keynote speaker, who is a nationally recognized oncologist and dad to three of our students, gave a stellar speech with this simple title: Smile, … Read more
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 What does it mean to be guided by God? What does it mean for God to guide your understanding (thoughts), heart (actions), and paths (life)? … Read more
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16 Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to once again attend the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) conference in Dallas, Texas. One of the main speakers this year was John MacArthur, who was … Read more
“But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24 When I graduated from seminary and entered the ministry of Christian … Read more
“For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 Athletics has been a big part of my life. I grew up playing most sports and had the opportunity to play basketball … Read more
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, then you will be able to test and approve God’s will; His good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 Recently I had the pleasure and privilege to speak at a men’s retreat at Lake Placid, … Read more
“And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way He said to them, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him over … Read more
“But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” John 1:12-13 One of the most amazing doctrines in the word of God … Read more
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 Christians, most importantly pastors, are called by God to know and teach sound doctrine. This is one of the foundations of strong Biblical churches that guides … Read more