Category Archives: Choose to be happy

Let’s Not Lose Heart

Posted on May 5, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Last week I planted a Mountain Laurel in the back yard. I have been wanting to plant something like that for quite a while but I kept holding off. We used to have some very nice Hearty Bottle Brush shrubs/trees … 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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As I Prayed

Posted on April 8, 2022 by pastorpstephens

  This week, a group of friends and I went on a prayer and meditation walk in a local church garden. After a time of much prayer, I started noticing and really appreciating all of the beautiful things around me. … Continue reading →

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What Should I Do Now?

Posted on April 25, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I was asking someone the other day how they were doing during this time of “sheltering in place.”  They said that they and their family and friends were healthy physically and managing okay financially.  While they did not have any … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing and the Christian

Posted on March 18, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Due to the recent restrictions on gathering due to the corona virus.  We won’t be having traditional services at our church for the next couple of weeks.  Out of an abundance of caution and in obedience to the governmental authorities … Continue reading →

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Make a Choice

Posted on November 17, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I saw a poster the other day that said, “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything.”  I like the sentiment expressed by that poster.  It reminded me of what the psalmist … Continue reading →

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