Category Archives: Church

Make the Call

Posted on September 22, 2016 by pastorpstephens

A couple of weeks ago I had to get a new phone. Unfortunately as a result I lost all the phone numbers of friends and family members that I had collected over the years. I am slowly rebuilding them. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God's Mercy, God's Phone Number, Jeremiah 33:3, prayer, religion, Talk to God | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, Jeremiah 33:3, prayer, religion, Talk to God | Leave a comment

Getting Cleaned Up

Posted on September 17, 2016 by pastorpstephens

We had spent the afternoon at our daughter Lauren’s house, and it had been a good day. We grilled some burgers, played outside and Aunt Amanda jumped on the trampoline with Avery and Haley. They loved it. Avery can do … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 1:9, Christianity, Church, Forgiven, God, God's Mercy, grandchildren, I smell, Isaiah 64:6, John 3:16, Relationships, religion | Tagged 1 John 1:9, Christianity, forgiveness, God, God's Mercy, grandchildren, grilling burgers, inspirational, Isaiah 64:6, john 3:16, religion, smell like smoke | Leave a comment

Posted on August 26, 2016 by pastorpstephens

The other day I found myself reading once again the words that the Lord gives to Joshua as he is about to take over the leadership of God’s people after the death of Moses. Although Joshua was mentored by Moses … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God, God's Strength, Joshua 1:9, Joshua takes over for Moses, prayer, religion | Tagged Be strong and courageous, Christianity, Church, diligence, don't give up, faith, grandchildren, inspirational, Joshua 1:9, Know His Will, ministry work, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

The Heart of God

Posted on August 15, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Some people know the word of God but not the heart of God. I was thinking the other day how that would be a good phrase to just put on Facebook and leave for contemplation. Eh, not my style. It … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 13:3, 1 John 4:20, Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Love, God's Word, Just God, Love your brother, religion, Walk in Love | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:3, 1 John 4:20, Christianity, Church, God, inspirational, Love your brother, ministry work, religion, Walk in Love | Leave a comment

Tuned Up and Tuned In

Posted on August 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I have been practicing the guitar now for a couple of years. I don’t know that I am at the point yet where I would say that “I am playing it” but I play at it and I practice regularly. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God's Standards, God's Word, good advice, Psalm 119:9, reading the Bible, Walking with God | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Standards, God's Word, inspirational, playing guitar, Psalm 119:9, reading the Bible, religion, tuning the guitar | Leave a comment

Going Out and Coming In

Posted on July 30, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was at work the other day and someone from another department came by looking for a coworker who had been in a meeting all morning. “I think he’s still in that meeting,” someone said. Another person piped up, “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Coming In, faith, God, God Knows, Going Out, Psalm 121:8, religion, The Lord Knows our Location | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, Going Out and Coming In, inspirational, Psalm 121:8, religion | Leave a comment

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on July 23, 2016 by pastorpstephens

There is a wonderful hymn called “Great is Thy Faithfulness” which is a beautiful song to sing, to hear and to use to worship our God who is indeed great in His faithfulness. That song has been on my mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Thankful, can't go on, Christianity, Church, faith, God, Lamentations 3:22, Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Mercy, Great is Thy Faithfulness, Lamentations 3:23, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

Volunteering and Helping Out

Posted on July 15, 2016 by pastorpstephens

The past few days I have been working with some friends from work as we help with a St. Bernard Project to rebuild a home in the San Marcos area. The home was destroyed by one of the floods we … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, doing the right thing, Ecclesiastes 4:9, faith, God, St. Bernard Project, Volunteer Work | Tagged Christianity, Ecclesiastes 4:9, God, Good return for their labor, inspirational, ministry work, religion, St. Bernard Project, taping and floating, Volunteer Work | Leave a comment

Happy Father’s Day 2016

Posted on June 19, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I hope you enjoy a Happy Father’s Day. I know I will. Most of the family will be coming over after church for some hotdogs and hamburgers. I am looking forward to having a very good day. I do have … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, Fathers Day, in My Father's House, inspirational, John 14:1-3, religion | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, I go to prepare a place for you, in My Father's House, inspirational, John 14:1-3, religion, remembering my dad | Leave a comment

Firmly Rooted

Posted on June 6, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was driving through the neighborhood the other day and I saw a large tree that had been knocked over during a recent storm. The homeowner had already begun the task of cutting it into smaller pieces so that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Prepared, Christianity, Church, Colossians 2:6, faith, Firmly rooted, God, God's Word, inspirational, Know Christ, religion, Stand Tall | Tagged Christianity, Colossians 2:6, faith, Firmly rooted, God, inspirational, Patience, religion, Stand Tall, survive the storm | Leave a comment