What is Praise?
I have always been intrigued by what the scripture means to worship God in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). How does giving praise, giving thanks, and rejoicing in the…
Category: Elder Steve Kellepouris
Elder Steve Kellepouris
Elder Steve Kellepouris is an accomplished musician. He is a former band director and high school principal at Savannah, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Kansas, and is an avid KU Jayhawks fan.
In his retirement, Steve works at the Platte City branch of the Mid Continent Public Library. He also substitute teaches at the Platte County R-3 schools. He is an avid collector of sports memorabilia.
Steve is married to Greta. They have been married for many years, have two adult children with four grandchildren.
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Truth, Justice, and the American Way
Truth, Justice, and the American Way is the catch-phrase of the comic-book character Superman that I so enjoyed as a young boy growing up in the 50’s. Today we are…
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We Are Bound By The Love of Jesus Christ
I believe every generation looks around and believes they are living in interesting times. That can truly be said of everything that is happening in our world today. I have…
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The Majesty of God on His Heavenly Throne
Recently as I was substituting in the middle school concert band the word, maestoso, was boldly printed on the top of the musical selection we were to rehearse. I asked…
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True Grit
My son recommended the book, “Old School Grit,” by Darrin Donnelly who is an author with roots in Kansas City. Bob Flanagan is the fictional coach who is finishing his…
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Trust In The Lord
The media has saturated us with news and constant updates about the Coronavirus pandemic. Our lives, for a period of time, are facing radical changes in all of our daily…
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Glorify God
What does it mean to glorify God? Glory as related to God in the Old Testament bears with it the idea of greatness of splendor In the New Testament, the…
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The Almost Forgotten Beatitude
My bride of nearly 45 years and I attempt to do a devotion together on a daily basis. I confess that we miss a day or two justifying it by…
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The Importance of Koinonia (Fellowship)
1 John 1:6-7 says, “If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in…
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Deep Roots
In my prior profession I was a vocal/instrumental music teacher for five years and a public school administrator for 32 years. During the retirement phase of my life I continue…
