Please welcome a new blogger and old friend to the blogosphere. Steve Norris is the same "Steve" that I saluted in my book, Showtime. Here is an excerpt from p. 86:
When I think of people who demonstrate endurance, who show up for Christ everyday and put up with others, I think of my friend, Steve. Steve is a faithful husband, father of two girls, an elder in the church, and a real estate appraiser. He cares for his aging parents, he generously gives to the work of Christ and he can tell a great joke.
He does nothing that anyone would consider spectacular. He’ll never receive a standing ovation and his hometown will probably never have “Steve Day” in his honor. But everyday, he eats his oatmeal, reads his Bible, does honest work, plays with his daughters, sends email to friends, hugs his wife and says his prayers before he goes to sleep. When others left his church during the hard times, he stepped into leadership. When others compromised their ethics to get ahead financially, he stayed true. When colleagues sacrificed family in order to get promoted, he scaled back preferring more time with his daughters than more stuff in his garage. When others are cynical, Steve is hopeful. When friends are in trouble, Steve is there with a kindly smile, a helping hand and an open wallet.
He is a solid, dependable, caring man whom I could count on in any situation from raising my children to walking my dog.
I love this guy and you'll love his blog. Go by his site and tell him his old roommate sent you.
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