Category Archives: Draw close to God

Approach with Confidence

Posted on January 20, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have had several conversations with different people over the years about the concept of prayer. And I have dialogued with many individuals who have respectfully stated that they saw no need for it and thought that Christians were wasting … Continue reading →

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How Much Do You Need to Know?

Posted on January 13, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week someone earnestly asked me, “How much do you need to know to share the gospel?” In answer to their question, I told them about a man I know a long time ago named Ronnie. Ronnie lived in a … 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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Mama’s Rocking Chair

Posted on November 24, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I have a good friend who lost their grandmother yesterday. I woke up early praying for her and others who I know are grieving the loss of loved ones today. On such occasions, I generally try to express some of … Continue reading →

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The Lord is Good

Posted on November 12, 2022 by pastorpstephens

In our chapel class this week we have been looking at some passages from Psalm 86 and talking about the goodness and mercy of the Lord. As our group has spoken about which verses in this psalm resonate with them, … Continue reading →

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Stay Connected

Posted on October 29, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I had some computer issues this morning. Actually, I had some monitor issues. It all started a few weeks ago with my screen going blank for a second or two. It would pop back on so I figured it was … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward

Posted on September 24, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I took a walk across an iron bridge at our chaplains’ conference this week which sits high above the Texas hill country. As you walk across the bridge, you can look out and behold some beautiful scenery of God’s creation. … Continue reading →

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Sing to the Lord

Posted on March 5, 2022 by pastorpstephens

In one of our chapel classes this week , our lesson was centered on Psalm 95:1 – 2. It is one of my favorites. The psalmist writes: Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make … Continue reading →

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A Bedtime Prayer

Posted on February 25, 2022 by pastorpstephens

This week I have been reviewing some old folders and trying to clean up my study a little bit. I came across this poem that I wrote about ten years ago. I thought I would share it with you. A … 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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