The name Stefan derives from the Greek Stephanos, meaning Crown or Garland, In the Hebrew Stephen means Rule. The Stephen in the Bible was the first Christian Martyr.

The beginning of Stefan’s life, and for reasons in his early youth it was unbeknown to him he was adopted. The mansion graced a loving mother, of whom named Stefan after her beloved father. Stefan was Home Schooled in his early years and his mother shared her most Precious Gift to pass onto her son. The Gift of Faith in the King and Lord, Jesus Christ.

Stefan was fascinated with Ancient Civilizations and the adventurous gallantry of Biblical History. He had a true heart of an historian, and never lost his love for history, or the wisdom and knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, The Bible.

Stefan’s mother Ruth, a natural redheaded blue eyed beauty had an a affinity for horticulture. A time honor tradition for her and little Stefan was spent many a delightful day beneath the blue skies in the beauty of the landscaped flower gardens. Stefan had come to treasure these Blessed Memories which became his guidepost back to the softer side of life.

Stefan’s father, short on patience, considered himself a man of wealth and leisure. Needless to say a confrontation was inevitable and when Stefan was yet a tender fledgling, “Tragedy Struck,” and without delay farewell services were given for his Beloved Mother Ruth. The only comfort little Stefan received was from a loyal butler, and poor little Stefan was immediately shipped off to Boarding School.

Growing into manhood he presents an impressive stance at six foot tall, jet black hair, and radiant blue eyes gleamed against a well manicured bronze physique. Stefan takes great solace in his education and delves into the discipline of the Martial Arts, it was at this same time Stefan became of age, his dearly Beloved Mother bequeath the estate and all the family assets to her Beloved Son Stefan. And Stefan’s estranged father suddenly met his demise into eternity. But through it all Stefan never lost his interest in the ancient past, and as a scholar he became a avid collector of antiquities. And yet, and although he could quote the Bible verbatim, the Holy Scriptures became a reminder of the tragic Loss of his Beloved Mother. And like his childhood Bible, he left his faith collecting dust on a forgotten shelf.

Advanced in ‘Worldly Knowledge’ he taught at a university, it was at this time he was approached by the authorities to help solve a criminal case. Always up for a challenge. He eventually joined an elite branch of the force. On his first day on the job at HEADQUARTERS. He encountered Lillian, a beautiful damsel possessed with the purest of hearts. Shockingly this experience rocks his world and he comes to realize he is becoming what he detests. 1st Corinthians 3:19, For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Stefan finds himself at a critical junction in life. Shall he worship on the brazen alter of mans intellectual vanity, or choose the loving wishes of his Beloved Mother Ruth and the modest path of a follower in Christ Jesus. Knowingly by receiving the blessed chastening of the Holy Ghost, Stefan humbly acknowledges with thankfulness of heart he is still within the realm of redemption as it is written in Revelation 3:19, As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

CREDITS

Holy Scriptures, King James Bible

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