Category Archives: Christmas

Spoiler Alerts and A Touch of Glory

Posted on January 7, 2015 by pastorpstephens

**SPOILER ALERT** Those words typically warn that information about how a story or a movie ends is about to be revealed. Such a warning gives one time to change the channel, leave the room or cover their ears if they … Continue reading →

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Christmas Songs – What a Blessing

Posted on December 22, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I love the tradition of gathering together with friends and family at Christmas. I love this time of year. I love the food, the fun and I love singing songs of adoration and devotion as we prepare our hearts celebrate … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa Letter

Posted on December 17, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Dear Santa, you’ve always been so good to me, Every Christmas you leave toys underneath the tree. There’ve been planes and trains and racing cars, Cowboy hats and little guitars. You’ve left baseball bats and balls and gloves, Lots of … Continue reading →

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Pretty Pictures – Leaving God in Charge

Posted on December 13, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I was looking through my pictures the other day and I noticed how many I have of my youngest granddaughter Haley where she is reaching up to take the camera from my hands. Picture after picture, month … Continue reading →

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Someone Who Will Listen

Posted on August 29, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been another busy week. It seems like I have had the opportunity to speak with one upset person after another on the phone this week. This afternoon I spoke to a man who wanted to provide me some … Continue reading →

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Speaking From the Heart

Posted on March 28, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a very busy week for me. As I have been dealing with various situations and witnessed others doing the same I have been reminded how important it is to be able to let the Lord give us … Continue reading →

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He Came to Bless Us All – Christmas Eve Message 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by pastorpstephens

It is Christmas Eve and one of the traditions in my family is that we will gather together at my father-in-law’s home and open presents from aunts and uncles and all the cousins. Following that we will return to our … Continue reading →

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Twas the Night Before Christmas 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by pastorpstephens

‘Twas the week before Christmas and everyone’s heart Was broken and sad for families torn apart. Questions without answers, for who could have guessed That grief stricken parents would soon lay their children to rest. Presents unwrapped still sit by … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 2, 2012 by pastorpstephens

This is the time of year when we put up the Christmas tree, hang the Christmas lights, strategically place the decorations in the yard and gleefully go about eating cakes, cookies and pies so that we can gain the “seasonal … Continue reading →

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Grow in Grace

Posted on January 30, 2012 by pastorpstephens

2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” This weekend was another good weekend. I was blessed … Continue reading →

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