Monthly Archives: April 2011

Week 7 – Hurting and Helping

Posted on April 26, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I hope that you had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed Resurrection Sunday.  My family had a very good weekend and a very good time of worship.  We had an egg hunt at the church followed by a kids’ sermon and then … Continue reading →

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Week 6 – Recovery Time for Back Surgery; “Shouldn’t I be getting better faster?”

Posted on April 22, 2011 by pastorpstephens

This week is my first week to go back to work and to work full days.  It has been harder than I thought it was going to be.  I have been tired when I get home in the evening and … Continue reading →

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Week 5 – I Know That Voice!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I started back to work this week and I am doing pretty well.  I have not had any aches or pains and I have not had any pain meds at all for almost two weeks!  I am only working half … Continue reading →

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Week 4 – Preparing to Go Back to Work! Why Be a Bivocational Pastor?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by pastorpstephens

It has been just over 4 weeks since I had my L4 and L5 vertebrae fused.  I am preparing to go back to work in my secular job next week in the insurance claims office.  I have been blessed to … Continue reading →

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Day 28 – What has God called you to do? How to Discover your spiritual gifts.

Posted on April 4, 2011 by pastorpstephens

My recovery has been going very well.  I have not had to take any medication in the last 5 days other than the occasional Extra Strength Tylenol.  The nerve pain in my right leg and foot is practically gone – … Continue reading →

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Day 25 – Should Christians Take Medication?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by pastorpstephens

It has been 25 days since my back surgery and I have not had any prescription pain medication for the last two days!  On a couple of occasions I have taken some Extra Strength Tylenol for some of the lingering … Continue reading →

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