<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stephen Edwards Fine Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Edwards Fine Art That Speaks of Yesterday. Coffee That Connects Today. Faith That Inspires Forever.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/grounds</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:47:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stephenedwards.art/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[THE ROAST – Week 2: Heaven Is Not Impressed by Your Excuses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excuses are the language of delayed obedience. Scripture exposes how logic, fear, and comfort are often used to resist God while calling it wisdom. Heaven is not persuaded by explanations — only by surrender.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-roast-week-2-heaven-is-not-impressed-by-your-excuses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69889dfe43ec5706c434328a</guid><category><![CDATA[THE ROAST]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:11:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_e5f02a77b37847a8a632f4169102bea5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 16: Roles of Women: Cultural Trends vs. Godly Strength &#38; Modesty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Culture measures women by visibility. God measures women by substance. This week’s POUR exposes the difference between modern femininity and biblical strength, calling women back to wisdom, modesty, and reverence for Yahweh as Scripture prescribes in Proverbs 31 and 1 Peter 3:3–4.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-16-roles-of-women-cultural-trends-vs-godly-strength-modesty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69888fb240d7c5baf3adef37</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:15:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE ROAST – Week 1: Eternity Is Longer Than Pride]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world entranced by the fleeting applause of self and status, Scripture calls us to a sobering truth: eternity far outlasts the fleeting pride of today. When the soul stands before the Judge of all, every ounce of self-exaltation will fade into dust. God’s Word urges us to number our days with wisdom, to reconcile broken relationships now, and to forsake pride for humble obedience — for delayed obedience is still disobedience. What matters most will echo into forever.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-roast-week-1-eternity-is-longer-than-pride</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69402a53441da91c2d83396d</guid><category><![CDATA[THE ROAST]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:39:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_e5f02a77b37847a8a632f4169102bea5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 15: Roles of Men: Passivity vs. Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week in THE POUR, Scripture confronts the silent crisis of modern manhood. From 1 Timothy 3:4–5, men are called out of passivity and into biblical leadership—governing themselves, leading their homes, and standing as watchmen under God’s authority.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-15-roles-of-men-passivity-vs-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697f5cb5471736d6bff4123a</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:29:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 14: Children: Rebellion vs. Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a culture that celebrates self-rule, Scripture calls children to honor, not rebel. Week 14 of THE POUR explores Exodus 20:12 and reveals why obedience to God-ordained authority is not restriction, but the pathway to life.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-14-children-rebellion-vs-honor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697628676e1e6fddb816658d</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 13: Parenting: Exasperation vs. Nurture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parenting exposes the heart. Scripture rejects both harsh control and passive permissiveness, calling parents to raise children through steady discipline and instruction rooted in the Lord—not irritation, but intentional nurture.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-13-parenting-exasperation-vs-nurture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d029d3e23fce293793d7a</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:36:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 12: Marriage: Independence vs. Mutual Submission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern culture praises independence, but Scripture calls marriage to something higher. In Week 12 of THE POUR, Ephesians 5:21–33 exposes the difference between self-rule and mutual submission, revealing how sacrificial love and obedience to Christ form a marriage that reflects the Gospel itself.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-12-marriage-independence-vs-mutual-submission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6963b0b641b846e43e84273a</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:44:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 11: Canceling vs. Forgiving]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a culture quick to cancel and slow to forgive, Messiah redraws the lines. Forgiveness is not weakness—it is obedience. Week 11 of THE POUR confronts bitterness, releases debt, and calls believers to live free through Christ-shaped mercy.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-11-canceling-vs-forgiving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695ab105db38cd5b6e65d0bf</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:50:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 10: Selfish Love vs. Sacrificial Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selfish love serves as long as it benefits self. Sacrificial love mirrors Messiah—patient, steadfast, and unwilling to seek its own. This week we confront the counterfeit and embrace the cruciform love of 1 Corinthians 13.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-10-selfish-love-vs-sacrificial-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695139f3306f33c3b664c143</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:36:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 9: Identity in Self vs. Identity in Christ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how Scripture calls believers to live from their true identity in Christ rather than self-made definitions. Explore Galatians 2:20, practical steps for faith-filled transformation, and freedom from performance-driven identity. A weekly pour of reflection, truth, and actionable guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-9-identity-in-self-vs-identity-in-christ</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6948084fcd28170851f46e78</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:17:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 8: Despair vs. Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despair whispers that nothing will change, but hope anchors in the God who never fails. Romans 15:13 reminds us that joy and peace flow from believing, and the Spirit empowers hope to abound even when circumstances remain bleak. Hope isn’t wishful thinking—it is trusting God’s promises over our feelings, letting His power sustain us through every season of waiting.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-8-despair-vs-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69407827d19d766cc63eb307</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:22:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 7: Shame vs. Freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shame tries to drag forgiven sins back into a courtroom God has already closed. But Romans 8:1 stands like a hammer on the bench: no condemnation remains for those in Christ. Freedom isn’t a feeling—it’s a verdict sealed by His blood. You are not what you were; you are who Christ has made you. Shame imprisons, but the gospel sets you walking in the light as a son or daughter, fully and finally free.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-7-shame-vs-freedom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6935e80921dbaf583f8cbbd4</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:03:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 6: Bitterness vs. Gratitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bitterness grows quietly, but its damage is loud. It hardens the heart and blinds us to God’s goodness. Scripture calls us to a better way: give thanks in everything. Gratitude isn’t denial—it’s trust. It remembers God’s faithfulness when feelings revolt. You can’t cling to bitterness and walk in gratitude at the same time. One will rule. Choose the one that leads you back to Christ.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-6-bitterness-vs-gratitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692c3ca50170a61543fc42e2</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:42:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 5: Fear vs. Boldness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fear isn’t from God, and it has no rightful claim on the believer. Paul reminds us that the Spirit equips us with power, love, and a sound mind—everything fear tries to steal. Boldness isn’t bluster; it’s obedience anchored in God’s strength. When we stop yielding to fear’s lies and step forward in the Spirit’s power, we discover the freedom and courage God intended all along.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-5-fear-vs-boldness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69232e64d63753fe4b98fc80</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:21:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 4: Isolation vs. Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isolation feels safe, but Scripture exposes it as a slow drift toward disobedience. We weren’t built to walk with God alone. The church is a body, and a body can’t function when its parts pull away. When we choose to gather—imperfect, tired, and honest—we find strength, correction, and encouragement that solitude can’t supply. Showing up isn’t optional; it’s life-preserving as the Day of Christ draws near.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-4-isolation-vs-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e364b500fb078d179ea03</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:49:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 3: Self-Promotion vs. Humility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-promotion demands the spotlight, but Christ calls us to lay it down. Paul cuts through our pride with a clear command: regard others as more important than yourself. Humility isn’t shrinking back — it’s choosing the way of Christ, serving instead of striving for recognition. When the aim shifts from building our platform to honoring God and lifting others, our lives finally align with the mind of Messiah.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-3-self-promotion-vs-humility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bdd7ffb8f1382eed67976e</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:08:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 2: Comparison vs. Contentment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comparison drains the soul because it fixes our eyes on what God never assigned to us. Paul anchors us in a better way: godliness joined with contentment is true gain. When we stop chasing what others have and start receiving what God has placed in our hands, joy returns. Contentment isn’t complacency — it’s trust, worship, and freedom from the constant tug of “more.”]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-2-comparison-vs-contentment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bc9da18c49b59a196ff404</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:54:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POUR – Week 1: Anxiety vs. Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety doesn’t get negotiated — Scripture commands us to lay it down. Paul points us to the way: prayer, petition, and thanksgiving. When we stop clinging to control and hand our concerns to God, His peace begins to guard what our fear keeps trying to break. This week calls you to practice that exchange and let trust become the louder voice.]]></description><link>https://www.stephenedwards.art/post/the-pour-week-1-anxiety-vs-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a5f3ab5d6422f65776094f</guid><category><![CDATA[THE POUR]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:46:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2f98_bb0c827f14f04a6ca374f0872270ef8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Edwards</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>