Over this last year, God has been allowing the message “Be the One” to resonate with so many people.  I’m starting to hear testimony after testimony of how God is using His people to make a difference and I’m super stoked about it. Your stories of victory, mishaps and even rejection help others to engage and not stay on the sidelines.  So that your stories can be collected and shared to be a encouragement to all, we have set up betheonestories@stevensexton.com. Please take a moment and send one to us today. (more…)

So Christmas is literally around the corner and I have to ask myself what am I celebrating? Is it about the gifts, Santa, and shopping.  Is it because I get a few days off of work (which I’m grateful for)? How about the great food, sweets, and hot chocolate? What about the celebrated Christmas movies that encourage you to believe in Christmas, forgo selfishness, and embrace the spirit of Christmas? What spirit is that again…the spirit of materialism, the spirit of tolerance, or the spirit of humanity? As Christians, the spirit we want activated in our lives is the Holy Spirit which teaches us all things and shows us how to love and how to give.  This last year I have written a book called Be the One, and it is my hope to see this concept stay active even at Christmas time.  Below I have written three ways that will help you be the one this Christmas. (more…)