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Good Morning, tonight October 21st at 7pm CDT I will be doing a very important live video explaining how I thought I would go to Heaven whenI died, but when I did die on April 28th, 2024 I did not see Heaven, but rather I was literally cast into Outer Darkness. I will tell exactly why this happened to me and how you can make sure it doesn't happen to you! This will be on my timeline at facebook.com/authorstevendowell.

“The car spun. Metal screamed. Glass shattered. Then—silence.
For a few seconds, the world went completely still. No movement. No sound. Only the faint smell of gasoline and the hiss of the engine dying.

I opened my eyes to see the windshield spiderwebbed in front of me, the steering wheel bent at a strange angle, and my hands trembling uncontrollably.

I should have been dead. The force of the crash had twisted the frame, crushed the front end, and yet somehow, I was alive.

There were no sirens...

“My earthly father had failed me, but in that revival, I found the Father who never would.
The boy who had gone to that revival full of rejection and anger wasn’t the same one walking home.
My earthly father may not have wanted me, but my Heavenly Father had chosen me.”
— Face to Face With Death

Face to Face with Death

The Message

Some wounds go so deep that words can’t touch them—until God does.
Like many, I spent years looking for love in all the wrong places. I thought if I could just be good...

Excerpt from The Awkward Angel

“Gracie stood trembling before the Great Light, wings tattered from trying too hard.
She expected correction — but instead came a voice filled with love:
‘My child, you were never chosen because you could fly without falling.
You were chosen because even after falling, you wanted to rise again.’

The light surrounded her, and for the first time, she saw her reflection —
not as the awkward angel she thought she was,
but as the one Heaven had been shaping all along.”

When...

“God has not abandoned you in your brokenness. He is standing near, ready to bring healing, strength, and a new future.Divorce leaves everyone wounded. No matter how you, your spouse, or even friends try to hide the pain and act like they don’t care — I assure you, they do. … But even in that pain, God promises healing:‘For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord.’ — Jeremiah 30:17And there is a day coming when every tear, every heartbreak, and...

Literally, out of the blue, I received a LinkedIn message from a man by the name of Gary Atencio. I had no idea this man was the host of. a show out of Denver called Best of the Nation. He wanted to know if I would like to be a host on his show! How he even found me I still don't know, but we finalized everything today and so we will set a filming date next week and then it will air in 4-6 weeks after that! This show is available on Roku to over 70 MILLION homes in the U.S. Can you believe...

Hey folks, I am literally begging you to show this video to a child you know! I believe this book will change their entire lives! Tens of Millions of adults would benefit too!

In the last few weeks I have been struggling once again with my health which is very precarious. my blood pressure has actually been low which is unusual for me as it traditionally has been off the charts high. this has caused me to be very sluggish and fatigued. As a result I have not been working as I should. That is why there haven't been any blog posts. Praise God I think I am getting better and I hope to get back to working more this weekend even. However, I do desire your prayers. Thank...

Today was a day I will never forget. I went into Channel 31 Proclaim Broadcasting in Scottsville, Kentucky, expecting to do one interview. I thought I’d sit down, share a little bit of my story, and then head home with gratitude for the chance. But God had much bigger plans!

Instead of just one program, the team ended up recording three full programs with me, each one focused on my Death to Destiny Testimony. I was humbled and amazed as I realized God had opened a door far wider than I had...

When you open the Bible, you are not just turning the pages of another book—you are opening life’s greatest treasure chest! The Word of God is filled with wisdom, guidance, comfort, and truth for every situation we will ever face. Sadly, many people go through years of trials and struggles without victory because they do not know how to apply, the Word of God.

The Bible is not meant to sit on a shelf collecting dust. It is meant to be read, learned, and lived. Scripture tells us plainly:

“My...

While we may not all be preachers in the traditional sense, the Bible is clear that every believer is called to be a witness of God’s goodness, grace, and mercy. Each of us has a story to share—the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the personal ways He has worked in our own lives. Why would we ever keep such a powerful testimony hidden?

Last year, I began a Jesus Loves You campaign. We placed more than 200 signs across six counties in Kentucky and Tennessee. When I later moved to...

Give Me a Heart for Souls

I have been so foolish. I have been so blind. The enemy deceived me into believing that my life, my accomplishments, and the selfish desires of my sinful heart were somehow more important than the eternal destiny of souls. For so long, I sought more for myself while giving little thought to the souls of men and women who are perishing every day.

And isn’t this what is fundamentally wrong with much of the church today? We have become so consumed with enjoying the...

What Will It Take?

I often ask myself: what will it take for God to get our attention?

For me, it took a life-threatening injury that nearly left me paralyzed. It took the hard reality of knowing I could never return to my chosen profession. God allowed me to walk through pain, suffering, and anguish before I was willing to listen.

You see, I was obsessed with money, achievement, and success. I gave token amounts to charity—not out of compassion, but to ease a guilty conscience. I had no true...

**Nary a night goes by that I don’t wake up with at least one—often several—new book ideas, or fresh messages and points to add to the ones God has already given me to write. My schedule of two books per month may not even be enough! I already have projects lined up through the summer of 2030, and just last night, He gave me even more to add to the list. I can hardly imagine what God is doing! This ministry began less than a month ago, and yet the pace and abundance of inspiration are...

A Fire in My Soul to Write and Minister

There’s a fire in the pit of my soul that I simply can’t ignore. It’s a passion from the Lord—a calling to write, to speak, and to reach the hurting and the lost. This isn’t just a hobby or a passing interest. It’s a burden God has placed on my heart, a divine assignment that compels me to pour words onto the page and messages into the world.

I write because I know what it feels like to be broken. I’ve seen what pain can do, how it can hollow out the...

The Change They Can’t Explain Away

All around us there are voices saying, “God isn’t real.” They argue with science, with philosophy, and with human reasoning. They line up countless explanations about why belief in God is outdated, unnecessary, or even foolish. But there is one thing they cannot argue away: the undeniable change in a life that has encountered Jesus Christ.

From Darkness to Light

How can a man who once lived for destruction suddenly become a man who lives for love? How can a...

The Enemy Comes to Steal, Kill, and Destroy

In John 10:10, Jesus warns us plainly:

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

We do not like to think about it, but the truth is this: we have an enemy. He is real, and he has one purpose — to ruin the lives of God’s children. Every heartache, every misfortune, every destructive habit, every broken relationship — they are the fingerprints of the thief who seeks to rob us of peace,...

Do You See People as Eternal Souls?

When you look at people—family, friends, neighbors, even strangers—what do you see? Do you see eternal souls who will one day step into eternity—either into Heaven with God or into Hell without Him? Or do you just see faces passing by?

This is a hard but necessary question, because the way we answer reveals how deeply we take to heart the mission Christ gave us:

“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” —Mark 16:15 (KJV)

The...

I realize that most of the traffic coming to my site doesn’t yet know me or my story. In 2024, I spent the better part of the year in the hospital. I actually died twice—but that’s a story for another time.

In April, I was placed on a ventilator for the first time. When I began to wake, I could hear nurses talking about me. They were getting details wrong, and I felt desperate to correct them. But I couldn’t speak—something was in my throat. In panic, I pulled it out, damaging my vocal cords...