Category Archives: Christianity

Working Together

Posted on November 4, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I have seen a lot of huge ant hills in our neighborhood lately when we go walking.  I guess that after all the rain in the last month their former homes have been washed out.  This no doubt sends them … Continue reading →

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Walk by Faith

Posted on October 28, 2018 by pastorpstephens

One of our lessons in church this week deals with the exhortation from 2 Corinthians 5:7 “…for we walk by faith, not by sight…”  In this passage one of Paul’s goals is to encourage the Church to live a life … Continue reading →

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How and Where are You Building

Posted on October 19, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We have had a lot of flooding this week and the news is full of pictures of people who have lost their homes and their belongings to storms and rising water.  It is a great opportunity for us to respond … Continue reading →

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God’s Pace

Posted on October 7, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was writing an email to a friend and I wanted to sign off wishing them “God’s peace.” I may have been trying to type too quickly because I left out a letter and wrote “God’s pace.” I quickly recognized … Continue reading →

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Just a Slingshot?

Posted on September 29, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was trimming tree limbs the other day and cutting them into small pieces for disposal when I noticed one that looked like a slingshot.  It reminded me of when a young shepherd named David defeated a giant named Goliath.  … Continue reading →

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Comfort in Difficult Times

Posted on August 26, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was visiting with someone in the last couple of weeks who is facing one of life’s most difficult times; the loss of a loved one.  As I sat with them they openly talked about their cares and concerns and … Continue reading →

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Accountability Partners – Tell Me What I Need to Hear

Posted on August 19, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We have been talking about the life of King David in our Sunday school class the last few weeks.  In a recent lesson we discussed times that David received rebukes from others in his life and how he responded.  We … Continue reading →

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Right There When You Need Him

Posted on August 5, 2018 by pastorpstephens

My suit and tie in the 100 degree weather prompted a conversation with a fellow the other day in a parking lot.  He saw my attire and figured I must be a preacher.  As we visited, he told me about … Continue reading →

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Help in Times of Anxiety

Posted on July 29, 2018 by pastorpstephens

A while back I checked on a friend of mine who was going through a difficult time and had been dealing with some anxiety.  I wanted to check in and see how they were doing.   They said they were feeling … Continue reading →

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Along the Way

Posted on July 20, 2018 by pastorpstephens

   We have been doing vacation bible school this week and it has been a lot of fun.  It has been great seeing our people minister to the kids, teach lessons and share God’s word.  It has truly been a … Continue reading →

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