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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.

Walk by Faith

Posted on October 28, 2018 by pastorpstephens

One of our lessons in church this week deals with the exhortation from 2 Corinthians 5:7 “…for we walk by faith, not by sight…”  In this passage one of Paul’s goals is to encourage the Church to live a life … Continue reading →

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How and Where are You Building

Posted on October 19, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We have had a lot of flooding this week and the news is full of pictures of people who have lost their homes and their belongings to storms and rising water.  It is a great opportunity for us to respond … Continue reading →

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God’s Pace

Posted on October 7, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was writing an email to a friend and I wanted to sign off wishing them “God’s peace.” I may have been trying to type too quickly because I left out a letter and wrote “God’s pace.” I quickly recognized … Continue reading →

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Just a Slingshot?

Posted on September 29, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was trimming tree limbs the other day and cutting them into small pieces for disposal when I noticed one that looked like a slingshot.  It reminded me of when a young shepherd named David defeated a giant named Goliath.  … Continue reading →

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Remember to Not Forget

Posted on September 2, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was watching a cartoon with the girls the other day that 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 knew … Continue reading →

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Comfort in Difficult Times

Posted on August 26, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was visiting with someone in the last couple of weeks who is facing one of life’s most difficult times; the loss of a loved one.  As I sat with them they openly talked about their cares and concerns and … Continue reading →

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Accountability Partners – Tell Me What I Need to Hear

Posted on August 19, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We have been talking about the life of King David in our Sunday school class the last few weeks.  In a recent lesson we discussed times that David received rebukes from others in his life and how he responded.  We … Continue reading →

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Plans for Hope

Posted on August 12, 2018 by pastorpstephens

Recently I was reflecting again on this verse from Jeremiah 29:11 where the Lord reminds His people Jer 29:11  ‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to … Continue reading →

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Right There When You Need Him

Posted on August 5, 2018 by pastorpstephens

My suit and tie in the 100 degree weather prompted a conversation with a fellow the other day in a parking lot.  He saw my attire and figured I must be a preacher.  As we visited, he told me about … Continue reading →

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Help in Times of Anxiety

Posted on July 29, 2018 by pastorpstephens

A while back I checked on a friend of mine who was going through a difficult time and had been dealing with some anxiety.  I wanted to check in and see how they were doing.   They said they were feeling … Continue reading →

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