Category Archives: Being Blessed

“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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Still Waters

Posted on July 22, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Over the years as a chaplain, I have served many individuals who for one reason or another have difficulty expressing themselves with words. Some people are just a bit shy and more reserved than others. Some have experienced past trauma … Continue reading →

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Numbering Our Days and Gaining Wisdom

Posted on February 17, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I talked to a lady at the hospital one time who was telling me what it was like to be over 90 years old. She told me, “I’ve been around a long time. You can be 93 looking to turn … Continue reading →

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A Time to Grow

Posted on January 8, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I was recently asked how my early years as a Christian set the tone for how I would live out my Christian faith. I came to know Christ as Savior when I was 12 at a youth event. My family … Continue reading →

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What a Great Love God Has For Us

Posted on December 24, 2022 by pastorpstephens

It has been a busy week but a blessed week as I had the opportunity to lead 4 different chapel services in which we discussed and spoke of God’s great Christmas gift to us – the gift of His Son … Continue reading →

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A Time for Everything

Posted on November 5, 2022 by pastorpstephens

Today, we get to celebrate the birthday of our 3-year-old grandson Theo. Theo is a wonderful grandson, I love to hear him laugh, see him smile, and zoom around the house with his favorite toys. Usually, he is doing all … Continue reading →

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Sing to the Lord

Posted on March 5, 2022 by pastorpstephens

In one of our chapel classes this week , our lesson was centered on Psalm 95:1 – 2. It is one of my favorites. The psalmist writes: Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make … Continue reading →

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My Soul Longeth After Thee

Posted on November 4, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I have been working on learning a new song on the guitar.  I heard someone play it years ago on an acoustic guitar.  Instead of strumming, they played it fingerstyle and let each note ring out.  The song is “As … Continue reading →

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A Nice Reminder

Posted on September 2, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I try to practice playing the guitar almost every day.  I even have an inexpensive one I keep at work so that I can squeeze in some practice time during lunch.  Several years ago, my wife Marta left me a … Continue reading →

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