Category Archives: Christianity

Strength That Never Fails

Posted on December 15, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I lost another friend this last week due to a long term illness.  He battled cancer for the last couple of years and even though he was going through a rough situation he always kept a positive outlook.  As I … Continue reading →

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Stress Eating and Seeking Comfort

Posted on December 10, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I am a little bit hungry today as I have started trying to eat a little bit better.  I had a physical last month and my cholesterol was a little high.  My good cholesterol was in good shape but my … Continue reading →

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Covering Marks of Indiscretion, Making Things White as Snow

Posted on November 26, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I used the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday to take care of some household chores.  I cleaned the garage and threw away anything that I have not used in a couple of years or do not think that I will … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 19, 2012 by pastorpstephens

We have Thanksgiving just around the corner and most of the family is going to be coming over to our house.  I know that it will be a lot of work but I am looking forward to it.  I was … Continue reading →

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Hiding Things of Value

Posted on November 5, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Saturday was our men’s prayer breakfast.  It was a very good meeting.  We ate too many pancakes and discussed Psalm 119:11.  In this verse David writes: “Thy word have I hidden in my heart that I might not sin against … Continue reading →

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The Writing is on the Wall

Posted on October 22, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I was on vacation all of last week which means I was away from my job at the claims office and away from the work at the church.  As a bivocational pastor, it is rare that I am able to … Continue reading →

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In Season and Out of Season

Posted on October 8, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Friday night I finally passed a kidney stone that had been in my bladder for about 6 weeks.  It was a small one, about 1.8 millimeters and my doctor was not too worried about it.  Once it was in the … Continue reading →

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Living with Grandchildren

Posted on September 27, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Proverbs 17:6   “Grandchildren are the crown of old men.” I have really enjoyed having my two granddaughters living with us during the last couple of months.  The oldest one is almost three years old and the youngest is about to … Continue reading →

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Letting It Soak In – Prayer and Rain

Posted on September 21, 2012 by pastorpstephens

It rained all day last Sunday.  It was a slow rain, the kind that just keeps going and going.  It was what we call a “farmers rain.”  The water keeps coming down at a good pace, not so fast that … Continue reading →

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Praying for the Missions Field

Posted on August 31, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I have a book that I am currently reading which deals with global missions.  It contains reports and stories about the history of missions and ongoing efforts in various countries throughout the world. One thing that has impressed me as I … Continue reading →

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