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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.

When You Have a Need

Posted on November 5, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was walking through the store with my youngest granddaughter Haley when I heard, “Pawpaw, you got pockets?  You got money in you pockets?  I need money.”  Haley just turned three and she and her older sister get money from … Continue reading →

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The Best and Worst

Posted on October 30, 2014 by pastorpstephens

      We had a wonderful time on our day trip to Goliad. We went to Goliad state park and checked out Mission Espiritu Santu, which translated means, the Holy Spirit mission. It was a mission complex built by the Spaniards … Continue reading →

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He Loves to Give and Bless

Posted on October 20, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I love the great relationship that my wife Marta has with our granddaughters. She gets to spend a lot of time with them and take them to the park, the mall, and they do all sorts of fun things. I … Continue reading →

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Pressing On – Learning How to Play the Guitar

Posted on October 16, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I bought a guitar about 7 months ago.  Prior to that, I had never owned a musical instrument.  I was praying about what the Lord would have me to do this year and I believe this was something that was … Continue reading →

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Walking with the Master

Posted on October 7, 2014 by pastorpstephens

We have a new puppy and in his youthful exuberance he is still learning so much.  One of the things he is still learning is how to go on a walk. Sure, he knows how to run around, chase butterflies, … Continue reading →

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Getting the Words Right

Posted on October 4, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I asked someone how their day was going the other day at work and they were pretty honest.  They said it was a tough day, they were frustrated and they were about to ready to verbally cut loose on somebody … Continue reading →

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Fish Ponds and Quiet Time

Posted on September 26, 2014 by pastorpstephens

One recent Sunday afternoon I asked my 4 year old granddaughter Avery what they did in Sunday school that morning.  She replied, “We went to the fish pond.”  “What’s at the fish pond?” I asked.  “Fish” was her reply.  Avery … Continue reading →

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The Plans He Has For You

Posted on September 19, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was having a discussion with someone this week about church.  This led to me sharing about some of my hopes, my dreams and the things that God is doing in my life.  I shared with them my desire to … Continue reading →

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Be Still and Know that He is God

Posted on September 11, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I have felt a little frustrated lately…I think I have just been tired.  When I feel frustrated I am reminded of a sermon I heard Charles Stanley preach years ago.  He said when you are frustrated you should halt.  Halt … Continue reading →

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What Does the Cross Mean to You?

Posted on September 1, 2014 by pastorpstephens

  When the granddaughters come over our afternoons are filled with lots of activity.  We generally wind things down by spending some time coloring and drawing.  Sometimes I will begin to draw a picture and the girls will try to … Continue reading →

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