Category Archives: Being Thankful

Don’t Miss the Water

Posted on February 28, 2026 by pastorpstephens

I met a man outside a convenience store the other day. He saw my chaplain badge and struck up a conversation. He spoke about how he had been troubled lately because he had failed to properly appreciate some of the … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 4, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I started my spring cleaning the other day. I know. It’s already summer. I may have started late, but at least I started! One of the tasks on my “spring cleaning” list was to clean out my nightstand. More specifically, … 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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Kind and Encouraging Words

Posted on December 16, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I recently had an opportunity to spend some time with our grandson Theo who just turned three. We sat on the floor and played with trucks, drums, and a few other toys. I had a great time. My favorite part … Continue reading →

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Mama’s Rocking Chair

Posted on November 24, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I have a good friend who lost their grandmother yesterday. I woke up early praying for her and others who I know are grieving the loss of loved ones today. On such occasions, I generally try to express some of … Continue reading →

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This is the Day

Posted on November 18, 2022 by pastorpstephens

On the news tonight, I heard one newscaster touting a new segment on their program called “Working for the weekend.” The segment provides information about local activities available in our area during the weekend. One of the other anchors said … 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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A Prayer of Praise

Posted on February 2, 2021 by pastorpstephens

During the beginning of the  quarantine last year, I set some goals for myself.  One of my goals was to improve my Spanish.  I have been listening to Spanish podcasts every day, regularly reading my Spanish Bible and writing in … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want For Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Every year at Christmas time, people ask one another, “What would you like for Christmas?”  As I was thinking about that very question the other day, it occurred to me that I really do have everything I want and everything … Continue reading →

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