Category Archives: Don’t stop

Pray at All Times and Never Give Up

Posted on January 28, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In chapel this week, we talked about prayer again and we talked about  the importance of consistency in regard to our prayers.   I believe that consistency in our prayer life is something that most Christians do not emphasize enough.  Jesus … 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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Some Days

Posted on November 20, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I have really been enjoying my work as a chaplain at the hospital. We regularly talk with the patients we serve about the positive benefits of drawing and writing and how those activities can help us express and explore our … 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 Encouraged and Persevere

Posted on August 20, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I bought a unicycle and it arrived about 10 days ago.  One of the things that has really stood out to me is that learning to ride a unicycle changes the way you view success.  Learning to ride is a … 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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Let’s Work Out Together!

Posted on February 15, 2020 by pastorpstephens

This morning I went to the gym to work out.  There is a small but not too small gym in our neighborhood community center next to the pool.  This morning I was there all by myself.  This is the first … Continue reading →

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Make a Choice

Posted on November 17, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I saw a poster the other day that said, “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything.”  I like the sentiment expressed by that poster.  It reminded me of what the psalmist … Continue reading →

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Plans for Hope

Posted on August 12, 2018 by pastorpstephens

Recently I was reflecting again on this verse from Jeremiah 29:11 where the Lord reminds His people Jer 29:11  ‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to … Continue reading →

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Growing Older but Growing Stronger

Posted on February 1, 2018 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters came over to visit the other day while I was working out on my Total Gym.  Haley, who is 6, asked, “Papaw why don’t you just do pushups?”  Her older sister Avery who is 8 spoke up and … Continue reading →

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