Category Archives: Christianity

The Fullness of Joy

Posted on February 7, 2012 by pastorpstephens

We had our “Souper Bowl” Supper yesterday at church.  Everyone brought some canned goods for the local food bank and some soup, chili or other item and we had a potluck lunch following the service.  We had a very good … Continue reading →

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Don’t be Lukewarm

Posted on January 23, 2012 by pastorpstephens

The weather has been crazy this winter.  It has been up to 72 degrees one day and down to 42 degrees the next.  This rapid change from hot to cold temperatures has been making my head hurt a little bit.  … Continue reading →

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Run the Race Well – Get off your Spiritual Couch

Posted on January 9, 2012 by pastorpstephens

1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.  25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control … Continue reading →

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How to know what to do with my life

Posted on January 2, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I stayed up all night with the youth group on Friday night at an event called “Mania Marathon”.  Each year a local church has it on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the New Year and to have a worship service … Continue reading →

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Never Cast Out

Posted on December 27, 2011 by pastorpstephens

It is the week after Christmas and I am on vacation!  It is about 7 in the morning and my wife is asleep.  I have been up for a little while trying to complete some writing before she wakes up … Continue reading →

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The Best Christmas Gift Ever

Posted on December 19, 2011 by pastorpstephens

This past week, I reflected on some of the favorite Christmas gifts my brother, sister and I received growing up.  Like most kids, perhaps the most memorable gifts we received were our first bicycles.  That Christmas was so special it … Continue reading →

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Protected by the Lord

Posted on December 13, 2011 by pastorpstephens

The weather has been crazy here in Austin the last couple of weeks.  They always say that if you don’t like the weather inTexas, stick around, it will change in a few hours.  That is the way it has been … Continue reading →

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Longing for the Word

Posted on December 5, 2011 by pastorpstephens

This weekend we celebrated our oldest granddaughter’s second birthday.  We had a great time.  She loved all of the company and all of the presents.  It was a joy to see her and her little sister who is 7 weeks … Continue reading →

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Having Hope during the Holidays

Posted on November 24, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I love this time of year!  I love the holidays!  I love Thanksgiving!  I love Christmas!  I love the chance to eat good food and share good times with my family and friends!  At the same time I recognize that … Continue reading →

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Dance Like No One is Watching! The Lord loves you!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by pastorpstephens

“David was dancing before the LORD with all his might..”  2 Samuel 6:14 The other day I was blessed to get to spend some time babysitting my granddaughter Avery.  She will be two years old very soon and she is … Continue reading →

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