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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.

What’s Outside of the Frame?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I hope you are having a good day and I hope you know how much the Lord loves you!  I have taken part in more many video conferences and been on camera more in the last 2 weeks than I … Continue reading →

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I Gotta Fight Corona

Posted on March 19, 2020 by pastorpstephens

For the last couple of days, that song “My Sharona” by the Knak has been running through my mind.  I mean it has almost been a constant “badda dadda bump bump – bump bump” melody running through my head.  So, … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing and the Christian

Posted on March 18, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Due to the recent restrictions on gathering due to the corona virus.  We won’t be having traditional services at our church for the next couple of weeks.  Out of an abundance of caution and in obedience to the governmental authorities … Continue reading →

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If You’re Going to Be a Bear…

Posted on February 22, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I was thinking about my dad the other day; he passed away in 2006.  I was remembering some of the phrases and expressions he used.  One day he came to pick me up after football practice in high school.  He … Continue reading →

Posted in All the right moves, can't go on, Christianity, Church, Colossians 3:24, Do Your Best, Don't give up, Don't stop, faith, Give it your best, God will help you, inspirational | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Let’s Work Out Together!

Posted on February 15, 2020 by pastorpstephens

This morning I went to the gym to work out.  There is a small but not too small gym in our neighborhood community center next to the pool.  This morning I was there all by myself.  This is the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Controlling our words, Don't give up, Don't stop, faith, Fear and trembling, God will help you, God's Strength, Philippians 2:12, Spiritual Fitness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

That You May Be Comforted

Posted on January 31, 2020 by pastorpstephens

The other day in Bible study we were discussing topic of pain and suffering and the lesson was centered on one of my favorite passages of scripture, 2 Corinthians 1:2-4.  As Paul is writing to the Corinthians, he seeks to … Continue reading →

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The Difference between Empathy and Sympathy

Posted on January 25, 2020 by pastorpstephens

In a recent meeting at work, we were talking about providing good customer service and at some point, the conversation revolved around defining the difference between sympathy and empathy.  I have to say that sometimes the same words don’t always … Continue reading →

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Life to the Full

Posted on January 18, 2020 by pastorpstephens

As I was working on my sermon this week, I reflected on the way the Lord desires to bless us and meet all of our needs.  I love the verse John 10:10 where Jesus says, “I have come that you … Continue reading →

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Out of the Storm

Posted on January 12, 2020 by pastorpstephens

This week I finished cleaning out the garage.  I had started cleaning it last summer and reorganized it a little bit, but I still had a lot of junk stored in there and I never finished the  job.  There was … Continue reading →

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Make Room for Something New

Posted on January 3, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I have a few days off this week and have been using the time to do a few things that really need to be done.  I cleaned the refrigerator and this afternoon I started cleaning out my closet.  It may … Continue reading →

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