Category Archives: Church

Not Looking for a Bargain – He Paid the Highest Price

Posted on March 6, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Our neighborhood had a community wide garage sale yesterday and we participated. It was a lot of work but we got rid of some things we no longer used and made enough cash to cover the mid-morning breakfast taco run. … Continue reading →

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A Great Redeemer – He Meets Us Where We Are

Posted on February 28, 2016 by pastorpstephens

One of the things we have talked about consistently and considerably in our group discussions in the chaplaincy training program has to do with taking plenty of time with people who are hurting. We must always take the time to … Continue reading →

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I Confess

Posted on February 21, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I confess…I burned the sausage. And not just a little, I burned it real good – or real bad depending on how you look at it. The grandkids were over and I got suckered into a couple of games of … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 1:9, barbecue, Christianity, Church, forgiveness, God, God's Mercy, grandchildren, Romans 3:23, Titus 2:11 | Tagged 1 John 1:9, burning the sausage, Christianity, faith, forgiveness, God, grandchildren, prayer, religion, Romans 3:23, Titus 2:11 | Leave a comment

When I Feel Weak – A Prayer for Comfort

Posted on February 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I met a few people in the past month or so who are going through some difficult times. More than a few of them are worried that they will let someone down by admitting to the fear and anxiety they … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians 12:9, A prayer for Peace, Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God, God's Mercy, God's Strength, prayer, Psalm 103:14 | Tagged 2 Corinthians 12:9, Christianity, don't give up, faith, God, God's Strength, prayer, Psalm 103:14 | Leave a comment

Reading God’s Word – My Flashlight?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I got to babysit the granddaughters Avery and Haley a couple of weeks ago and it was a blast. We played hide and seek, we drew pictures and colored, and we finished off the day with playing with flashlights. Flashlight … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, faith, God, God's Word, grandchildren, Philippians 4:12-13, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 30:5, reading the Bible | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, God's Word, grandchildren, inspirational, Philippians 4:12, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 30:5, reading the Bible | Leave a comment

Raising Them Right

Posted on January 23, 2016 by pastorpstephens

My daughter was over with her two girls Avery and Haley the other day and needless to say, it was a good day. It is always a good day whenever any of our kids or grandkids visit. They are all … Continue reading →

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All We Can Do is Pray

Posted on January 17, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was talking to a couple of folks the other day about a situation they had been dealing with for some time. At one point in the conversation one of them said, “Well, I guess all we can do now … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! Need a Resolution for 2016?

Posted on January 1, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Looking for some good New Years Resolutions to make? I have a couple of suggestions. Spend more time this year reading and learning God’s word. David said in Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Religion?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I had a very interesting conversation with someone I met in a parking lot this week about their journey of faith. They shared with me how as a young person they had been so hurt and disillusioned by the actions of … Continue reading →

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Walking with the Lord

Posted on December 6, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I got to babysit the granddaughters the other day. We spent the whole afternoon together and it was a blessing. In addition to the usual activities we always do like drawing, coloring and reading, this time we went for a … Continue reading →

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