Category Archives: Church

Thanksgiving Prayer 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Thank You God for all the blessings in my life Bestowed from Heaven above; You’ve given me such a wonderful wife, Who fills my heart with love. And thank you for blessing my children, With loving spouses of their own, … Continue reading →

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Are the Syrian Refugees My Neighbor

Posted on November 18, 2015 by pastorpstephens

As I was walking down the hall the other day I passed two other people walking the other direction who were apparently discussing current events.  One asked the other, “What do you think of the Syrian refugee situation?”  I got … Continue reading →

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Learning A Lot in My Chaplaincy Training

Posted on November 7, 2015 by pastorpstephens

My chaplaincy training is going well. I have been blessed with a great instructor and I am working with some wonderful chaplains and fellow students.  The program is very enjoyable and educational.  During our classroom activities this week, we explored … Continue reading →

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Healing and Growing a Little at a Time

Posted on October 24, 2015 by pastorpstephens

For my devotional reading today, I read Mark 8:22-26.  It details for us Jesus healing a blind man.  This particular healing by Christ is differs from others mentioned in the gospels.  This one is progressive in nature rather than instantaneous.  … Continue reading →

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Advice and Consultation

Posted on October 11, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Proverbs 15:22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated, but with many counselors they succeed. I love the wisdom and instruction we find in God’s word. I was reminded of this verse from Proverbs a couple of times this week. One instance … Continue reading →

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Post Op Experience after Surgery for recurrent peroneal tendon subluxation and torn superior peroneal retinaculum

Posted on September 7, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I recently had sugery for recurrent peroneal tendon subluxation and a torn superior peroneal retinaculum.  I had severely sprained my left ankle a few times over the years playing basketball and I fell again in February this year.  Apparently all … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Today

Posted on September 4, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Lord, it’s early in the morning And I’m still awake, Thinking about people who are in situations That are so hard to take. Friends who have been in and out of the hospital For such a very long time, With … Continue reading →

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A Protector and Deliverer

Posted on August 14, 2015 by pastorpstephens

  We had a great time visiting my son Eric and his wife Amanda in St. Louis last week. While we were there Eric took us to the zoo. It is a wonderful place and admittance is free just like all the … Continue reading →

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Prayer Changes Things

Posted on July 29, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I heard someone bemoaning certain issues the other day and after a while they concluded “All we can do is pray.”  Over the years I have heard that catch phrase a lot and I think that there is a general … Continue reading →

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Growing and Learning

Posted on July 25, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed with the opportunity to spend some time with my daughter and granddaughters the other day.  Avery is 5 and Haley is 3 and they are such a joy to be around.  This week I was really struck … Continue reading →

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