Category Archives: Church

Love One Another

Posted on May 21, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed to spend some time with the granddaughters the other day and it was once again, a good day. The day started off by attending Avery’s soccer game. At the end of the game Avery and her teammates … Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares on Him

Posted on May 15, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I spent a couple of hours knocking doors in a neighborhood near the church the other day. In my estimation it was time well spent. I was able to meet some new people, invite them to church and have some … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Represent

Posted on May 9, 2016 by pastorpstephens

A while back I found some big “Driftwood Baptist Church” magnets in the pastor’s office at the church. I decided to put one on the side of my car and do some free advertising for the church. I have to … Continue reading →

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Love Letters

Posted on May 1, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I got another letter from my 6 year old granddaughter Avery the other day. I have gathered quite a collection from her; some are at my desk at work, some in my briefcase, and a few others are saved around … Continue reading →

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The Flowers of the Field

Posted on April 16, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I met the other men at the church early this morning and we had a “work day” on the property. We got a lot done and the men have things looking real nice. We mowed, trimmed weeds, and cleared … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God's Grace, Luke 12:27, patience, prayer, religion, Wildflowers | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, Luke 12:27, Patience, religion, spiritual growth, Wildflowers | Leave a comment

Wait Training and Staying in Line

Posted on April 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was stuck in downtown Buda the other day waiting on a train. And I was waiting and waiting and waiting. The railroad crossing arms were down, the lights were flashing and traffic was backed up for a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, Don't stop, God, inspirational, Isaiah 40:30, ministry work, patience, prayer, waiting for the Lord | Tagged Christianity, diligence, endurance, faith, God, inspirational, Isaiah 40:30, ministry work, Patience, running the race well, spiritual growth, waiting for the Lord | Leave a comment

Teach Your Children

Posted on April 3, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Our granddaughter Avery who is kindergarten wrote her first book. On the first page she drew a stick figure picture of Jesus standing next to her with the words “God is Love.” In the rest of her book she goes … Continue reading →

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How are You Walking

Posted on March 27, 2016 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters were over the other day and once again they were helping me water plants on the back porch. Avery who is 6 decided she also wanted to water the new fig tree we planted last year so she … Continue reading →

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How Do People Know You? What’s Your Nickname?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters came over today and I asked them what they have been doing for spring break. Avery ran through a list of typical activities that you would expect a 6 year old and her 4 year old sister to … Continue reading →

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Turning the World Upside Down

Posted on March 14, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was at the mall shopping with the granddaughters, Avery who is 6 and Haley who is 4 on Saturday for a few hours and the girls needed a break. Okay, Pawpaw needed a break. So we found a place to … Continue reading →

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