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Jason M. Steffens grew up in eastern Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law. For nine years he practiced in the civil litigation division of one of Iowa’s largest law firms, becoming a partner at age 31. At age 35, he withdrew as a partner and ended his law practice so he could become reacquainted with his wife and children. During his “retirement,” he wrote the novel Never on Sundays. He now works for a large trucking company. Jason lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Top 5 Novels of All Time

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The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. (Yes, I am treating the seven books as one.) Bonus points for how re-readable these are. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Known as a story of revenge for a horrible wrong, it is so much more. Read the unabridged version. Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin. This novel will make you realize that there are th Read more of this blog post »

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The Men Who Lost America: British Leadership, the American Revolution, and the Fate of the Empire

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“Certainty is a comfort. And a hindrance.”
― Jason M. Steffens, Never on Sundays

tags: certainty, faith, risks

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“Choose the things that matter to God. See things as He sees them. Whatever results, that is the best way.”
― Jason M. Steffens, Never on Sundays

tags: advice, christianity

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“It is so easy to have our eyes opened, but then close them again, pretend it never happened, and go back to doing what has always been done.”
― Jason M. Steffens, Never on Sundays

tags: awakening

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