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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.

People of the Light

Posted on March 15, 2018 by pastorpstephens

This past week I posted a video on the church Facebook page from Wednesday night’s message on Matthew 5:16. I have also posted it on YouTube so that I can make it available on a larger scale. I am not … Continue reading →

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Let It Show

Posted on March 9, 2018 by pastorpstephens

In our Wednesday night Bible Study we have been looking at the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5.  This past week verse 9 really resonated with me.  Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called … Continue reading →

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Gaining New Strength

Posted on February 23, 2018 by pastorpstephens

Our church started a new ministry on Thursday this week.  We had a gospel sing-a-long at an assisted living center not far from our church.  We had a great time singing, praying together and visiting with the residents who live … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Each Opportunity

Posted on February 16, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I heard that there is a cold front coming so I took the dogs on a walk earlier than usual today.  Although the weather was still pleasant, I could tell by the dark clouds on the horizon that this time … Continue reading →

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Words of Encouragement

Posted on February 11, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I had a question on my mind last week that I had been praying about for several days.  I was wanting some clarity and confirmation on something.  At the end of the week I received a letter from someone I … Continue reading →

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Growing Older but Growing Stronger

Posted on February 1, 2018 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters came over to visit the other day while I was working out on my Total Gym.  Haley, who is 6, asked, “Papaw why don’t you just do pushups?”  Her older sister Avery who is 8 spoke up and … Continue reading →

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Something Special

Posted on January 13, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I went to get my haircut this morning and the lady who was cutting it asked me if I had anything special planned this weekend.  I told her that I did; we have some friends coming over Sunday after church. … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on January 5, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We took the dogs for a walk the other day and Lauren and the girls went with us.  I love going walking with Marta and the girls.  It provides a good opportunity to visit and just be together.  I took … Continue reading →

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Given with Love

Posted on December 16, 2017 by pastorpstephens

The other day the granddaughters came over for a little while and they colored and drew some pictures.  Haley, the youngest one who is six, colored a special picture for Marta and me and signed it “Love Haley.”  Our refrigerator … Continue reading →

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Wherever You Are

Posted on December 2, 2017 by pastorpstephens

Our granddaughters Avery and Haley came by the other day to play Hide and Seek.  Avery, who just turned 8 told me, “Pawpaw we are ready to play Hide and Seek.  And this time we aren’t going to fall for … Continue reading →

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