Category Archives: Christianity

A Prayer for Our Troops

Posted on July 18, 2013 by pastorpstephens

This week a friend of mine was deployed to Afghanistan.  Our church has been in prayer for him, his wife and son.  This prayer is lifted up for all those who serve our country.   May the Lord bless them all. … Continue reading →

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The Yard is Dry and I Need Some Water

Posted on July 11, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a very busy week.  I have been playing catch up at work after being out last week.  I am just about dug out and believe me I am ready for the weekend.  I have some tasks at … Continue reading →

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Train Up a Child

Posted on June 27, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Proverbs 22:6  “Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.”  Last Sunday I asked the congregation to be praying for all of the children and young people … Continue reading →

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Never Giving Up

Posted on June 18, 2013 by pastorpstephens

My wife Marta and I got back from the coast on Saturday afternoon.  We had a great time.  Our daughter and her husband and their two girls went with us.  We went swimming, played on the beach, fished late into … Continue reading →

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Pulled Hamstrings and Forgiving Others

Posted on June 5, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I pulled a hamstring last Friday playing basketball.  I had played earlier that week on Monday for about two and a half hours and ran Wednesday and Thursday so maybe my legs were a little bit run down.  Or maybe … Continue reading →

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Somewhere Someone is crying, Lord

Posted on June 1, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Somewhere someone is crying Lord; With tears running down their face. Somewhere someone is hurting Lord, And their world is a cold, lonely place. I pray that you would comfort them, Embrace them and dry their tears. Give them strength … Continue reading →

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Comfort for those in Granbury, TX and Moore, OK

Posted on May 21, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Psalm 119:50  This is my comfort in my affliction, That Your word has revived me. My heart goes out to those who have suffered such great loss and tragedy as a result of the recent storms in tornado alley.  I … Continue reading →

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Bumps and Bruises from Playing the Same Old Way

Posted on May 14, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have had the opportunity to play basketball every week for the last 2 months.  After not playing regularly at all for the better part of two years due to my back surgery and working on my Master’s degree I … Continue reading →

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Facing Challenging Times

Posted on May 7, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have been doing well and feeling pretty good.  It has been a good day.  Although it is a good day, I know that challenging days could be just around the corner.  I am mindful of the fact that everyone … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Go Away to Get Away – It’s a Beautiful World

Posted on May 2, 2013 by pastorpstephens

My wife and I just got back from spending 6 days in Puerto Rico.  We had a lot of fun as we celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary.  We were able to go snorkeling, sailing, swimming, walking on the beach, hiking … Continue reading →

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