While Congress may be on its August recess, I’ve remained in close contact with many members and staff. Encouragement, as always, is welcome and needed. I have also been busy singing for two separate events in Colorado and at the…
This week marked my final trip to Capitol Hill before the House begins its August recess. While the Senate is scheduled to remain in session for one more week, the word “break” is something of a misnomer. Members of both…
Just when it seems the world can’t get more chaotic, the intensity only grows. Our news feeds are flooded: the war between Ukraine and Russia, hostages still held in Gaza, rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill,”…
I grew up in the church. More than that, I’m a pastor’s kid—and I’ve served on church staff. My daddy loved people. He was a fine preacher, but he was an amazing pastor caring for the congregation. It wasn’t unusual…
This week, I returned to Capitol Hill. I arrived Tuesday afternoon and immediately began my rounds, visiting offices in both the Cannon House Office Building and the Capitol. As I made my way through the halls, members of the House were arriving…
I landed in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday afternoon and headed straight to the Cannon House Office Building for a series of meetings. Within minutes, I ran into a representative I had spoken with before. He’s currently navigating a difficult divorce…
I was back in Washington, D.C. this week for a meaningful and memorable visit, which included a powerful evening of worship with Michael W. Smith. After arriving on Tuesday afternoon, I spent time visiting several offices in the Rayburn Building. As always, I was…
I arrived in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday afternoon and immediately began visiting offices in the Cannon House Office Building. After being away for several weeks, it was a joy to reconnect with members of Congress and their staff. Part of the reason for…
New Mercies Kristine and I recently moved. While our new location puts me farther from the airport, it brings us closer to the kids and grandkids. Being near the little ones is important—it’s a tradeoff that’s well worth it. Each…
There is probably no one more controversial these days than Elon Musk. Most folks either admire him or despise him. He certainly is a disrupter whether in his business enterprises or his involvement in government. Recently, he gave an interview…
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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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