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About pastorpstephens

I have been blessed to have served as a pastor, a chaplain and to have been involved in other ministries throughout the years. My wife Marta and I have been blessed with a wonderful family that includes our daughter, her husband and their two daughters and our son and his wife and their son and daughter. Each of them are very special to us so please keep them all in your prayers. One truth that I always try to share with people I meet is that anything God asks you to do, He will help you to do. God has your back.

You Don’t Have to Walk Alone

Posted on October 25, 2025 by pastorpstephens

A friend of mine and I were talking about music a while back and they suggested writing a song which speaks of the hope and health available to everyone, but especially for someone who may be struggling with a mental … Continue reading →

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Do Not Forget

Posted on September 26, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I was watching a cartoon with the granddaughters a few years ago which explored the question, “Where does night come from?” As the characters began to discuss the possibilities and search out the answer, I asked the girls if they … Continue reading →

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Our Words Matter

Posted on August 29, 2025 by pastorpstephens

The preacher of a little country church had just finished hammering a sign into the ground by the side of the road next to the church that read, “Da end is near! Turn around now afore it’s too late!” About … Continue reading →

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Taking Time for Yourself

Posted on July 19, 2025 by pastorpstephens

Attached is a picture of my 5-year-old grandson Theo reading a newspaper at the beach. Let me explain. I took this photo during a party at our house. The whole family was there and as you might guess, there was … Continue reading →

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Take Courage

Posted on July 12, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I spent three days this week in Kerrville serving as a chaplain along with some of my fellow chaplains from the state of Texas.  I listened to a lot of stories and lifted up a lot of prayers for people … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 4, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I started my spring cleaning the other day. I know. It’s already summer. I may have started late, but at least I started! One of the tasks on my “spring cleaning” list was to clean out my nightstand. More specifically, … Continue reading →

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The God of All Comfort

Posted on June 28, 2025 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel service, we talked about the fact that everyone experiences difficult times in life; times of sadness and sorrow. As a chaplain I have sat with many people who are hurting and listened as they shared … Continue reading →

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Look to the Cross

Posted on June 7, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I spent some time visiting with some young people last week and we covered some topics which included acceptance, belonging, and love. We had a good and lively discussion about how much God loves us and how our earthly relationships … Continue reading →

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This is the Day

Posted on May 30, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I hope you have a blessed Friday! Earlier this week at work, I heard someone say, “I wish it was already Friday.” Their words reminded me of a conversation I had when I was a teenager working in a grocery … Continue reading →

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God Works In Us and Through Us

Posted on May 24, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I have been doing a devotional in the book of Exodus and this week I have been focusing on chapter 3. In this chapter, God tells Moses that He has heard the cries of His people who are in bondage … Continue reading →

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