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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.

The Lord Who Knows

Posted on September 27, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week, I attended a chaplains’ conference at a camp near Kerrville. It was a great time of fellowship, worship, and discipleship. One morning we focused on Psalm 139:19-24 with an emphasis on the “search me” verses. I like that … Continue reading →

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Prayer Can Bring You Peace

Posted on September 7, 2024 by pastorpstephens

I heard someone bemoaning certain issues the other day and after a while they concluded “All we can do is pray.” Over the years I have heard that phrase a lot and I think that there is a general misunderstanding … Continue reading →

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Created with Power and for Purpose

Posted on August 31, 2024 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I just got back from an Alaskan cruise. We took a four-hour flight to Seattle, Washington and then got on a big boat for seven days. All of the other cruises we have been on before have been … Continue reading →

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Winning at Life

Posted on August 10, 2024 by pastorpstephens

I have been watching various sports in the summer Olympics in Paris the last couple of weeks. The moments I have enjoyed most are the displays of sportsmanship by some of those who are competing – some of whom won … Continue reading →

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Making Plans

Posted on August 4, 2024 by pastorpstephens

I have started studying the book of Romans during my devotional time. I have preached on various passages from the book of Romans over the years, but I have never done a complete sermon series on this particularly book. As … Continue reading →

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We Have Everything We Need

Posted on July 6, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week in chapel we looked at a passage from 2 Peter 1:3-4. It is a wonderful passage which speaks to the fact that God, through His divine power, has given us everything we need for godly living. I love … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Reflection 2024

Posted on May 25, 2024 by pastorpstephens

On this Memorial Day weekend, it is a good time to reflect on the reason for this holiday. Memorial Day is observed each year on the last Monday of May. It provides us with an opportunity to honor the men … Continue reading →

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I See You

Posted on May 18, 2024 by pastorpstephens

One of my favorite games to play with the grandkids is Hide and Seek. Several years ago, our granddaughters Avery and Haley had their mom bring them to our house just to play that game. Avery, who was 8 years … Continue reading →

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If You Only Knew

Posted on May 11, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This morning, I was going through an old folder of songs and poems that I have written over the years. I ran across one from a few years ago and made a few slight revisions. If You Only Knew How … Continue reading →

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Ready Fire Aim

Posted on April 27, 2024 by pastorpstephens

“Ready. Fire. Aim.”  Those three words are some of the best advice my dad ever gave me.  Typically, that phrase was uttered at some point in a Little League baseball game after I struck out.  My dad was big on … Continue reading →

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