Category Archives: Christianity

Time for God

Posted on October 24, 2013 by pastorpstephens

My granddaughter Avery came to visit me the other evening. She just lives down the street so it is really convenient for her Mom to bring her over. Avery came by because she wanted to play with Pawpaw for “just … Continue reading →

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Bumps and Bruises – Learning from the Past

Posted on October 10, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a blessing to continue to have some rain in our area and everyone has been raving about the cooler temperatures we have had this week.  I think that one morning we even had a low of 48 … Continue reading →

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Do You Worry?

Posted on September 29, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Do you worry?  Worry is defined as a state of anxiety or unease in which one is allowing one’s mind to dwell on actual difficulty or potential troubles.  Although I would not say that my life is characterized by worry … Continue reading →

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Minding My Own Business

Posted on September 20, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I did a lot of yard work last weekend and the gardens in back are looking good. I have some Altheas (Rose of Sharon) and rose bushes that are doing very well. We have received a good bit of rain … Continue reading →

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Taste and See!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I came home from work today and my wife Marta shared a cute story with me. She had the opportunity to spend the afternoon with our youngest granddaughter Haley and they had a great time. We are very blessed because … Continue reading →

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Raising Children Right

Posted on September 5, 2013 by pastorpstephens

This week my oldest granddaughter started back to “school”. Avery is only three and a half and the program she attends is a mother’s day out program at a Hays Hills Baptist Church but to Avery it is school. I … Continue reading →

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Starting a New Ministry

Posted on August 20, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I am having a great week.  This week I will finally have access to the community center trailer in the trailer/RV park located right behind our church.  The trailer belongs to Mobile Loaves and Fishes.  They use it as a … Continue reading →

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Keeping Promises

Posted on August 15, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a busy couple of weeks at work and I decided to take this Friday off.  I decided to take the day off not because it has been so busy but because of what my oldest granddaughter Avery … Continue reading →

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What is a Lithotripsy?

Posted on August 10, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I had a lithotripsy procedure about three weeks ago to break up a kidney stone.  I have had about 15 kidney stones in the past 7 years and but have never had this procedure before.  I did have the experience … Continue reading →

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More than Surviving

Posted on July 22, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I am getting ready to attend RA/GA camp this week.  This camp only lasts 2.5 days as opposed to the 5 days that the previous camp lasted.  That week-long camp was fun but it was a bit challenging.  At the end of … Continue reading →

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