A Historic Time on Capitol Hill | 11.14.24
It’s was an historic week on Capitol Hill and I was there to witness some of it.
Detours | 10.4.24
Every once in a while, we encounter a detour. It could be while driving down the road, or it might be on the journey of life.
Last week I sang for a large prayer breakfast event in Davenport, Iowa. The speaker for the event was Governor Mike Huckabee. Mike and I have been friends for over 10 years. We enjoy opportunities to be together to share thoughts and times of laughter. He has a great sense of humor.
“I Yield Back” | 9/13/24
This week I returned to Capitol Hill following the August break. August is not just a time for members to have some vacation and spend time with their families but it is also a time when members engage with constituents and even make trips to foreign countries to engage with leaders around the world.
10 Years of Ministry On Capitol Hill
Kristine joined me on Capitol Hill this week and it was certainly an interesting trip. This trip marks the 10th year that I have been coming to Capitol Hill. Our first worship service in the Capitol was on July 30, 2014.
Hot Time on Capitol Hill | July 12, 2024
I’ve just returned from Washington, DC, and have one more trip scheduled to the Hill before Congress takes their August break. When I return in two weeks, it will mark ten years of ministry on Capitol Hill. I never would have imagined such a long and impactful engagement in the halls of Congress.
“YOU SING, DON’T YOU?” | 5/17/24
On Tuesday I hit the ground running on Capitol Hill. As I entered a congressional office in the Cannon Building, I handed my note to the young intern sitting at the desk. He’s only been on the Hill for a couple of weeks. Before I left, he said, “You sing, don’t you?” After I said, “Yes,” he responded, “You’re Steve Amerson.” I was rather surprised but then Gavin told me he had grown up listening to my music and his parents were big fans.
“WE ARE ON THE VERGE…” | 4/19/24
I was back on Capitol Hill this week and my time there was intense with numerous divine appointments.
Tuesday afternoon as I began delivering my notes in the Cannon Building, I encountered a representative who shared his belief that "we are on the verge of losing the country." It's a sentiment that many of his colleagues share.
Nothing is A Crisis. Everything is a Task.
Recently I was watching an interview with Robert Kennedy, Jr. when he said something that caught my attention. He was reflecting on how he tries to approach life. He said, “Nothing is a crisis. Everything is a task.” I thought, what a great way to approach what can be a hectic and harried life.
“You Shall Not Pass!”
It’s one of the iconic moments in movie making. In the movie version of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” Gandalf, the leader of the Fellowship of the Ring, declares to the evil spirit-being, Balrog, “You shall not pass!”
Gotta Serve Somebody
There’s an old Bob Dylan song, “Gotta Serve Somebody.” As with many Dylan songs, there’s truth to be found.
As people of faith, we are called to be subject to a heavenly authority and an earthly authority. Romans 13 begins, Let every person be subject to the governing authorities.
