Featured Interview With Steve Wilmot
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
First and foremost, I’m a lover of Jesus. I write to inspire and encourage other Christ-followers on their spiritual journey. A journey that is a struggle sometimes. My books send a clear message that it’s worth it to fight the good fight, keep the faith, and finish the race. There are things that matter and things that don’t–and a relationship with Jesus matters most.
I have written one book—a novel. It’s about facing the fear that sometimes stalls a Christ-follower’s spiritual journey. I wrote it to let readers know there is a way out of your comfort zone where you refuse to take risks—and hate yourself for it later.
I married my college sweetheart, Becki, in 1974. We have been married for the best 46 years of my life. Our four grown children and eight grandchildren keep us busy and full of joy.
I pastored a church and worked as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. In 2017 after 25 years satisfying years, I retired. No longer a bi-vocational pastor, I focus my energies on family, building believers through small group involvement, and writing books, devotionals, curriculum and blog posts. For over a decade, I’ve written a weekly column called “Pastor’s Ponderings” for a couple of newspapers.
In my spare time, I love reading, gardening and swinging on my porch swing. I also enjoy speaking from God’s Word and sharing my spiritual journey at churches and conferences.
I was raised in a small town in northeast Indiana named Garrett. Today, I live in Edgerton, Ohio—less than 30 minutes from Garrett. No pets.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I got the itch for writing in high school. I started in my sophomore year with the high school newspaper. I continued in my junior and senior years as editor.
I’ve always been a reader. From the day I first learned to read a book has been nearby.
Before my book, I’ve written curriculum for churches, covered sports for the Edgerton newspaper, and written a weekly “Pastor’s Pondering” column for two area newspapers for over a decade.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
John Eldredge, Ted Dekker, John Lynch, Bruce McNichol and Bill Thrall
Tell us a little about your latest book?
“Cornered in Shallow Water: One Man’s Journey from Crippling Fear to Freedom and Faith” is a novel loosely based on a turning point in my life. I find there are thousands of people who battle fear. I do, and this book is about how I faced my fear and wouldn’t let it keep me in my comfort zone where I wouldn’t take risks—even those God made clear He wanted me to take.
This book is for anyone who…
• Wants to break the crippling grip of fear that prevents you from doing what you know God wants you to do
• Wants to look back at the end of your life with fewer regrets
• Is no longer content to settle for the monotonous routine of daily life
• Aspires to step out of your comfort zone even though it scares you
• Is ready to dive into deep waters where you can’t touch bottom
• Needs encouragement to take risks in your faith journey
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