Category Archives: Do Your Best

Ready Fire Aim

Posted on April 27, 2024 by pastorpstephens

“Ready. Fire. Aim.”  Those three words are some of the best advice my dad ever gave me.  Typically, that phrase was uttered at some point in a Little League baseball game after I struck out.  My dad was big on … Continue reading →

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Take the First Step and Then Press On

Posted on September 15, 2022 by pastorpstephens

In our chapel class this week we have been talking about goals and challenges and how God can equip us and empower us to reach the goals and plans He has for us. There are lots of good quotes which … Continue reading →

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Living with Purpose

Posted on August 12, 2022 by pastorpstephens

What Should I Do? A man woke up one morning and as he lay in bed, A certain question kept running through his head, “If everyone has a purpose as some say we do, Then what is mine? I haven’t … Continue reading →

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The Power of Proper Thinking

Posted on April 29, 2021 by pastorpstephens

This week, the power of positive thinking and how it shapes our planning, our efforts and our expectations has been on my mind.  I have had a lot of coaches over the years who have shared their favorite quotes and … Continue reading →

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This is the Day

Posted on April 9, 2021 by pastorpstephens

One of my dad’s expressions that has stuck with me over the years is “Wherever you are, be there.”  He said it in the context of playing basketball or baseball.  He was trying to encourage me to stay focused, to … Continue reading →

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Stay in Tune

Posted on March 20, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I have a very small, inexpensive travel size guitalele that I have been keeping in the car this week.  It is just a little bit bigger than a ukulele and has 6 strings.  It gives me something to do during … Continue reading →

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Do Your Best

Posted on February 11, 2021 by pastorpstephens

My dad used to always encourage me to do my best.  He would say, “Son, if you are playing a basketball game and you don’t leave the game with at least three fouls, you probably didn’t play hard enough.  You … Continue reading →

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Be A Living Sacrifice – Be Transformed

Posted on June 26, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Romans chapter 12 is one of favorite chapters in the Bible.  I have always considered it to be one of those chapters that starts off strong, stays strong and finishes strong.  Come to think of it, that’s the exhortation Paul … Continue reading →

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If You’re Going to Be a Bear…

Posted on February 22, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I was thinking about my dad the other day; he passed away in 2006.  I was remembering some of the phrases and expressions he used.  One day he came to pick me up after football practice in high school.  He … Continue reading →

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Who You Working For

Posted on May 17, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I was working at the hospital the other day and I visited with one of the cleaning ladies.  I stopped to tell her thank you for the job she was doing.  She said she was glad to do it because … Continue reading →

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