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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.

Loving Life

Posted on December 16, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I was talking with someone this week about a mutual friend of ours who has gone on to be with the Lord. This person was, still is, and will always be very dear to us. We laughed and smiled as … Continue reading →

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Weeping with Those Who Weep

Posted on December 1, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Over the years, many people have asked me for suggestions on what to say when they offer support and condolences to others in a time of loss. And while I do have some thoughts and suggestions on what is helpful … Continue reading →

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“I Am Your Ticket”

Posted on November 18, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I went to Italy for 10 days for an early celebration of our 39th wedding anniversary.  It was an awesome experience being in the large, grand, beautiful churches which have been built in Rome and throughout Italy. Below … Continue reading →

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On the Path

Posted on October 29, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week in chapel our scripture came from Proverbs 3. This psalm includes one of the very first bible verses that I ever memorized – Proverbs 3:5-6. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Light

Posted on October 21, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have been preaching through the gospel of John and I have really enjoyed it. It is such a blessing to reflect on the words of Christ. This week I have been prayerfully meditating on this verse in John 8:12 … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Words

Posted on October 15, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This past week I was blessed with the honor of officiating a memorial service for a co-worker. This individual was well-loved by all the staff and the patients they served at the hospital. Throughout the week, as I visited with … Continue reading →

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Praying Expectantly

Posted on September 29, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have a couple of things that I have been in prayer about this week for a couple of different people. Both of them asked me to lift up a request for them. While the requests were unspoken, I know … Continue reading →

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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on September 16, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel class we talked about one of my favorite passages, Matthew 5:15-16. I love the instruction and the encouragement we find in these verses. This passage comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It follows the … Continue reading →

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One Who Intercedes for Us

Posted on September 9, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In the past couple of weeks, I have spoken with several people who are facing some major changes or obstacles that were completely unexpected. Several have expressed that they have been praying but because they are still reeling from what … Continue reading →

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The Presence of Our Heavenly Father

Posted on August 26, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In our chapel class this week, we talked about Psalm 121. It begins with the writer saying, “I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of … Continue reading →

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