Stephen Samuel has served in ministry since the age of 16. He is known for his work in the mission field and his unique teaching ability. He completed his BBA in Economics at Lamar University and then a Masters in Divinity at Midwest College of Theology. Stephen and his wife are the founders of Free Life Missions and they have a passion for teaching and equipping leaders. They are parents of four young children and have been married for twelve years. They currently serve as mission’s directors at Cathedral Church in Beaumont, TX.
There is an incredible reality that you can experience as an “heir” of God. That means all that belongs to the Father in this world and in the world to come has been given to you as His heir. Every concern of lack, hopelessness, sickness, or despair can be swallowed up in this reality. You … More Son of God
The age-old heresy of Universalism has crept out of Young’s fictional world into the reality of his ideology. … More Disappointment after the Shack
“Jesus died to forgive you of your sins.” is not the good news. The good news is that Jesus died to transform you into a son or daughter of the living God. A supernatural, spirit-led man or woman in love with Him. The purpose of salvation is not merely the eradication of consequences for sin, but … More What’s the good news?
What are you worth? You are not merely saved from sin, but you are saved because God values you as one whom He has made to carry His Divine nature. (2 Peter 1:4). Your value is not in who you will be in the future, it is in how much value God has placed on you. … More What Are You Worth?
I was a young preacher looking for the silver-bullet solution to grow a small youth group. I started with no formal training, but I had a lifetime of a preacher’s-kid experience to draw upon. I knew how mundane church life could be. Because of this, I began seeking answers; I needed to reach more teenagers. … More What Really Works?
Looking back on 2015, one persistent feeling that plagued me all year. Frustration… … More Forged in Frustration
We all hope for someone to stand up and end injustice. When Christians are being bullied and slaughtered by terrorists, we hope for a redemptive response. Scrolling through headlines these past few months, I’ve felt frustrated and powerless while viewing the brutality of Islamic terrorism. Hope has seemed distant and there’s this temptation to fearfully hide … More Hope in the Middle of Terror
