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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.

Spoiler Alerts and A Touch of Glory

Posted on January 7, 2015 by pastorpstephens

**SPOILER ALERT**  Those words typically warn that information about how a story or a movie ends is about to be revealed. Such a warning gives one time to change the channel, leave the room or cover their ears if they … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – Be Blessed

Posted on December 31, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Jeremiah 17:7 “Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.” The Lord definitely blessed me and my family during 2014.  We had some great times as we celebrated some special birthdays and other wonderful … Continue reading →

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Christmas Songs – What a Blessing

Posted on December 22, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I love the tradition of gathering together with friends and family at Christmas.  I love this time of year.  I love the food, the fun and I love singing songs of adoration and devotion as we prepare our hearts celebrate … Continue reading →

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Taking the Right Path

Posted on December 18, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Have you ever caught yourself going the wrong way? I did it this morning. I headed to the office and I went the wrong way. Now, the route I took is still a way to get there, but it is … Continue reading →

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Unto Us

Posted on December 13, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Here is a song I have been working on the past couple of days. It came about one morning as I was praying about some of the troubles that our country is presently going through. May the Lord bless us, … Continue reading →

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Eyes of Grace

Posted on December 11, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I have continued to practice playing the guitar and have found a couple of songs that I really like that have some quick chord changes in them (at least quick for me) that I almost have memorized.  My progress continues … Continue reading →

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How Do We Love God

Posted on December 5, 2014 by pastorpstephens

   I was blessed with a much needed day off today.  I got to go to the mall with my wife, my daughter and my two granddaughters.  The last couple of times to the mall, the girls and I have … Continue reading →

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Are You Like Your Father?

Posted on November 27, 2014 by pastorpstephens

It is not uncommon for me to get to call and speak with people from various parts of the country in the claims office where I work.  The other day I was speaking with someone from Minnesota and at the … Continue reading →

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Blessing Those Who Mistreat Us

Posted on November 21, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. I love Romans chapter 12.  Our Lord through the Apostle Paul provides us such great instruction, inspiration and encouragement for godly living in this chapter.  This verse in … Continue reading →

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It’s Been So Long Since I Have Prayed

Posted on November 13, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was practicing the guitar earlier today and trying to put together just the right chords to a song I wrote a long time ago.  Funny, but I don’t think there are any chords to capture what my voice does … Continue reading →

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