Who — introducing myself
I’m Steve Fuller.
I am a sinner who by faith in Christ alone has been forgiven of all my sins, clothed with Jesus’ perfect righteousness, and brought into the heart-satisfying joy of knowing God.
I am married to Jan — 34 years of amazing love and friendship and joy in Christ.
I am father to two gifted, loving, and fun children — Anna (26) and Brad (23).
I pastor a passionate and caring community of believers — the Mercy Hill Church of San Jose, CA.
I love surfing in Santa Cruz, and riding my mountain bike in the Santa Teresa hills.
Some of my spiritual mentors are:
My father (Daniel Fuller), who models painstaking devotion to the text of Scripture, and who fights the fight of faith daily.
My mother (Ruth Fuller): every morning during my high school years I saw her sitting at the kitchen table praying and reading God’s Word.
John Piper, whose (1980′s) article “Holy Hedonism” showed that feelings for God were essential, and gave me concrete steps that God has used again and again to change my heart.
Jonathan Edwards, whose God-centered thinking and feeling strengthens, challenges, humbles, and encourages me.
John Wesley, who had a vision for church as Christ-centered communities devoted to strengthening each other in faith and advancing the Gospel together.
I’d love to hear from you, so feel free to leave a reply below. Thanks.
Love all of the info. Thank you for sharing your walk.
You’re welcome, brother!
Steve-found you via Justin Taylor’s blog. Pleased to meet you. Love reading about you and your work in San Jose. I have heard many great things about you. Happy to follow your blog!
Blessings on you and your family in 2012!
And may the Lord richly bless all of you in 2012 as well — I know Dave and Kate are looking forward to their visit next week.
Hi Steve~
Glad to meet you! I am here via Justin Taylor’s blog, and am happy to begin following yours as well. I have actually heard wonderful things about you and Mercy Hill Church via my son and his wife, who are part of your congregation.
Blessings to you and your family this coming year!
It’s good to meet you, Pamela. We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting Dave and Kate and their children, and look forward to more time together. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I’m from Australia and discovered your blog via Justin Taylor’s blog. It’s brilliant and I’ll be sure to add it to my personal list of blogs. You’re a blessing, mate! May the Lord bless you for blessing others. Kind thanks.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Sydney. I really appreciate your encouragement — and may the Father pour His grace upon you today.
Steve,
Just found out about your blog from your dad. I read a few of the articles today and know that I’m going to be returning many times. I like your emphasis on living life by faith alone.
Great to hear from you, Doug. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your encouraging words. And I am so glad you like the emphasis on living life by faith alone. Onward!
Enjoyed perusing your blog. Will be back to check it out further.
God bless you in your ministry!
Thanks for the perusal, Terrie — and let’s fill cyberspace with Christ-centered, Bible-based, God-exalting posts!
Seeing your comment on Linda’s blog made me want to check you out. I thought ti myself, “Self, go encourage this ‘new’ blogger.” Who was kidding who, brother? Good grief! Your humility almost had me convinced you were a beginner. Riiiggghht.
God bless.
Hi Anthony —
I love your blog title — The Recovering Legalist — perfect!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. And I definitely am a beginning blogger — going at it for 4 months. But I’m loving it, learning lots, and enjoying meeting other bloggers.
I’m looking forward to checking out your blog — and learning more about recovering from legalism
Steve
Steve, since your email doesn’t work, this will have to suffice. Check out another blog I work on. It is ProverbialThought.com. Take a look at it. Pray about it. Let me know if you would like to contribute some “thoughts.”
I’ll check out the blog, Anthony. Thanks for letting me know about it.
ProverbialThought.com looks like a helpful site. I’ve got no spare time to contribute now — but if an inspiration hits me, I will definitely let you know.
“I am so excited I found your blog — it will be part of my daily devotions.” secondly, I would like to know more about your Ministry.Doctrinal statements,beliefs and any other issues you would like me know.
I am married to Carolyn — 14 years of amazing love and friendship and joy in Christ.
I am father to four wonderful children — Timothy (13), Simon 11, Caleb 8 and Trezer (22/12 months).
I pastor a very young up coming church which my wife and I founded in the year 2011 as a home fellowship by then, but now it has over 35 adults membership and 38 Sunday school children.
Do you have a branch of your ministry in Kenya-Africa?
I would like to be part of your ministry here in Africa Kenya.Will share more later.
Welcome
I’m glad to meet you, Fred, and am humbled and thankful that this blog is encouraging you.
Our church is affiliated with Acts 29, and you can learn more about them here.
It sounds like your church planted in a way that was similar to ours.
May the Lord bless you, your wife and children, and your ministry — all for the glory of Jesus.