Walking in Step with God with Steve McDonald

Do you see God’s favor in your life? Now, before you give me that polite nod, really think about it. Do you notice how things seem easier and calmer and more peaceful than the time in your life when you were turned away from God? Or have you become so accustomed to the smooth roads that you’ve forgotten who paved them? Let’s have a tough-love moment here. Life is hard. We struggle. We face bills that don’t m...

Hi, I'm Steve McDonald. Do you ever think to yourself: “I keep messing up, I know God doesn’t want me to do these things. I’m sure he is going to punish me by making things difficult.” It is a heavy weight to carry, isn’t it? That constant, nagging feeling that you’re walking on eggshells with the Creator of the universe. You might feel like your life is a series of one step forward and two steps...

Catch today's video message going live tonight! We discuss some powerful things to consider as we step into the open arms of God. Here is a quick summary of what we cover: God is both loving and forgiving, and when we ask for forgiveness, He wipes our slate completely clean regardless of our past or earthly consequences. There are no prerequisites, rituals, or procedures needed to talk to God; we can approach Him exactly as we are,...

Have you ever felt like you’ve gone too far? Maybe you think what you did is so horrible, so unthinkable, that God has finally closed the door on you. If that is where you are, then this Challenge is for you. We all carry these weights around, don’t we? We wake up with the regret, we eat our meals with the shame, and we go to bed with that crushing realization of our own failures. It feels like it’s part of our DN...

Hi, I'm Steve McDonald. Do you ever find yourself thinking, “It’s just too late for me. I’ve made too many mistakes, and God probably wants nothing to do with me anymore”? If you’ve ever felt that way, I want you to know that I truly understand that heavy, suffocating feeling. It’s that sense that your past has somehow disqualified you from having a relationship with God. Maybe the choices you&rs...

“Find Your Place” So you have the degree, the prestigious job title, the sports car, and the house on the hill you always wanted. Maybe it's the other way around. You have no degree, work at a boring and low paying job, take the bus to work and live in a shoebox of an apartment. Either way, this challenge is for you. You see, God is really not concerned when it comes to how much money you have in your bank account - be ...

“Practice Gratitude in Every Season” I get it. If you are watching this and struggling to understand why you don’t see a response to your prayers, keep your eyes and heart, and mind on God. The truth is that He has heard every word. God’s timing is perfect, even if it does not seem to match what we would want. God is working behind the scenes at this very moment, ensuring you will have what you need. God is ...

“Notice the Blessings”

Open your eyes! This challenge is for those of you who feel as though things are not going the way you would like. My challenge for you is to notice God’s blessings despite what you feel is going wrong in your life. Here is a big one. You are blessed to be alive and breathing another day. More than likely you are watching this on a cell phone. Many people in the world have barely enough food...

“Notice the Blessings”

Trust me when I say I have nothing going for me at all. You might be blessed by I am not. I get how it may seem that God is not blessing you. The truth is God’s blessings are all around you. First off - you are alive and breathing. That is a pretty big blessing if you ask me. If you have asked God to lead and guide you in your life, you have the added blessing that God has orchestrated event...

“Live with Purpose”

Do you know your purpose? If you don’t, today’s challenge is just for you. God knows the gifts He has planted within you. He knows your strengths, your skills, and the potential you have to make a positive impact on the world. He knows you intimately more than you know yourself. If you aren’t sure of your purpose in life, my challenge for you today is to approach God and ask Him. As...

“Live with Purpose”

“I have no idea what I am supposed to be doing with my life. I feel so stuck.” I understand completely. I didn’t learn of my purpose until my 50s. I knew what I was good at, but I didn’t know my purpose. Now, I feel I do know, and I am so overjoyed. The truth is that God has a perfected plan for you. He knows the gifts that He has planted in you. He knows the purpose that is m...

“Explore a New Way of Life”

So you think you are damaged goods? This challenge is for those of you who feel like you are too far gone to have a relationship with God. Maybe you feel as though you have lived a life that is full of mistakes and broken promises. Maybe you feel that the amount of hurt and pain you have caused disqualifies you from a relationship with God. The good news is, God loves you despite every single...

“Explore a New Way of Life”

I understand the feeling that you have made too many mistakes to approach God for the first time. I’ve been there. The truth is that God loves you more than you can wrap your head around. It is boundless and limitless and it just doesn’t matter what you have done, be it 5 minutes ago or 5 years ago. No mistake is to great to keep you separated from God. The only thing you need to ...

“Build Resilience Through Faith”

Do you “sorta kinda” trust God? Maybe you turn to Him only when you're out of options, or hesitate to bring Him the small stuff. Here’s your challenge: Write down 5 challenges and 5 blessings in your life. Bring them to God your worries, your gratitude, your questions. Open the conversation. Ask Him to guide you, and then walk forward in faith, expecting His response. H...