On Monday of this week, I flew to Washington, DC, anticipating a flurry of activity on Capitol Hill ahead of the State of the Union address President Trump would deliver Tuesday evening. Across the country, however, brutal weather disrupted flights,…
These updates often focus on my time on Capitol Hill, but my life and ministry are filled with a wide variety of opportunities. Last week I traveled to Arkansas to sing at the funeral of Terri Womack, the wife of…
What happened to black and white? I was a young child when color television became common in American homes. Before that, everything was black and white. The phrase itself became shorthand for clarity—something definite, objective, and true. To say an…
It’s a new year, bringing new opportunities to engage and encourage on Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, I boarded my flight to Washington, D.C. carrying my latest batch of 225 handwritten notes for members of Congress. While in the air, I…
On Monday, I headed to Washington, DC. During a plane change in Phoenix, I discovered that two members of Congress were on my connecting flight. We talked briefly about Thanksgiving and what they expected to face on Capitol Hill this…
I returned to Washington, DC this week for two full days on Capitol Hill. Before sharing details, let me clarify the heart behind these updates: I’m not here to make policy judgments. I simply want to share what I see,…
I returned to Capitol Hill Tuesday evening after being away since the start of the government shutdown. Though our Wednesday evening service in the Capitol couldn’t take place, I felt it was important to be present again in the congressional…
“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” - James 1:19 Recently, I came across a helpful acronym: WAIT — “Why Am I Talking?” It’s become a…
A few days have now passed since the Charlie Kirk Memorial. Charlie was a friend, and I was deeply honored to be asked to sing The National Anthem as part of the tribute to his life and work. Charlie and I first…
I realize that even the title of this blog may cause some to turn away, but I hope you’ll read on. Charlie Kirk was my friend. Kristine and I first met him in 2020 at an airport, where he was…
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Corpus Christi & Rockport, TX
Steve will perform a repertoire of Christmas tunes at the symphony’s “Home for the Holidays” concert held at Texas A&M Performing Arts Center in Corpus Christi and at the Martin Luigi Auditorium in Rockport.
Washington, DC
The Word on the Hill is Steve’s ministry of encouragement to people who work on Capitol Hill. This includes congressional members, their staff and others who work on the Hill. Steve also leads music at Capitol Worship, a weekly service held inside the U.S. Capitol building.
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