Category Archives: doing the right thing

Become a Fighter

Posted on February 25, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week I have been preparing for a memorial service for a friend. My friend and I often talked about the joy he experienced during his youth while training as a boxer. My friend was a fighter and like anyone … Continue reading →

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A Time to Grow

Posted on January 8, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I was recently asked how my early years as a Christian set the tone for how I would live out my Christian faith. I came to know Christ as Savior when I was 12 at a youth event. My family … Continue reading →

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Making Right Choices

Posted on March 19, 2022 by pastorpstephens

This week, I have been praying for some friends who have some decisions to make concerning school, jobs, and things of that nature. I have prayed for the Lord to lead them and guide them and help them make the … Continue reading →

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Feeding of the Five Thousand

Posted on July 24, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Next week in our chapel services, I will be sharing from Mark chapter 6.  This passage records for us how Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 by multiplying five loaves and two fish.  Jesus had been teaching and preaching all day to … Continue reading →

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Follow a Good Example

Posted on September 3, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I have continued to practice riding my unicycle.  I learned how to do what is called a “free mount” last week.  That means that wherever I am, I can hop up on the unicycle and start pedaling.  I am now … Continue reading →

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What Should I Do Now?

Posted on April 25, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I was asking someone the other day how they were doing during this time of “sheltering in place.”  They said that they and their family and friends were healthy physically and managing okay financially.  While they did not have any … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing and the Christian

Posted on March 18, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Due to the recent restrictions on gathering due to the corona virus.  We won’t be having traditional services at our church for the next couple of weeks.  Out of an abundance of caution and in obedience to the governmental authorities … Continue reading →

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The Difference between Empathy and Sympathy

Posted on January 25, 2020 by pastorpstephens

In a recent meeting at work, we were talking about providing good customer service and at some point, the conversation revolved around defining the difference between sympathy and empathy.  I have to say that sometimes the same words don’t always … Continue reading →

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A Different Path

Posted on June 24, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I took a different path, As I went on my walk today. And I noticed a bench in the garden, It was hidden and tucked out of the way. The bench was old, dusty and stained Time and weather had … Continue reading →

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What about Judging?

Posted on March 31, 2019 by pastorpstephens

One of my favorite passages contains one of the most misunderstood and misused verses in the whole Bible, “Judge not lest ye be judged.”  This passage from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7 has been used by some … Continue reading →

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