Category Archives: Christianity

Life to the Full

Posted on January 24, 2026 by pastorpstephens

During my devotional time this week, I reflected on the way the Lord desires to bless us and meet all of our needs. I love the verse John 10:10 where Jesus says, “I have come that you may have life … Continue reading →

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Give Your Best

Posted on January 17, 2026 by pastorpstephens

My dad was on my mind the other day; he passed away in 2006. I sure do miss him. A lot of the time we spent together was in the front yard shooting baskets or throwing a baseball. I miss … Continue reading →

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Are You Properly Dressed for the Day?

Posted on December 27, 2025 by pastorpstephens

In the last couple of weeks, the weather has jumped back and forth from very cold to pretty warm a couple on multiple occasions. I was totally caught by surprise the other week and I left for the office in … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Santa!

Posted on December 24, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I hope that you have a Merry Christmas.  I hope you are able to enjoy some time with family and friends and reflect on the reason for the season.  Here is a poem I wrote a few years ago which … Continue reading →

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Our Words Matter

Posted on August 29, 2025 by pastorpstephens

The preacher of a little country church had just finished hammering a sign into the ground by the side of the road next to the church that read, “Da end is near! Turn around now afore it’s too late!” About … Continue reading →

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Take Courage

Posted on July 12, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I spent three days this week in Kerrville serving as a chaplain along with some of my fellow chaplains from the state of Texas.  I listened to a lot of stories and lifted up a lot of prayers for people … Continue reading →

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The God of All Comfort

Posted on June 28, 2025 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel service, we talked about the fact that everyone experiences difficult times in life; times of sadness and sorrow. As a chaplain I have sat with many people who are hurting and listened as they shared … Continue reading →

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God Works In Us and Through Us

Posted on May 24, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I have been doing a devotional in the book of Exodus and this week I have been focusing on chapter 3. In this chapter, God tells Moses that He has heard the cries of His people who are in bondage … Continue reading →

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A Bold Proclamation

Posted on February 2, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I saw a haircut place a few years back that had a sign that instead of advertising bald fades had a sign that said “Bad Fades – $8.” I wanted to stop and go in and ask them how much … Continue reading →

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Draw Near

Posted on January 25, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I was thinking the other day about a time when my mother took me to college with her. I must have been four or five years old because I had not started school yet. She was enrolled in Texas Women’s … Continue reading →

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