Category Archives: faith

People of the Light

Posted on March 15, 2018 by pastorpstephens

This past week I posted a video on the church Facebook page from Wednesday night’s message on Matthew 5:16. I have also posted it on YouTube so that I can make it available on a larger scale. I am not … Continue reading →

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Let It Show

Posted on March 9, 2018 by pastorpstephens

In our Wednesday night Bible Study we have been looking at the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5. This past week verse 9 really resonated with me. Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Blessed are the peacemakers, Christianity, Church, doing the right thing, faith, Let Your Light Shine, Loving Others, Matthew 5:9 | Tagged Blessed are the peacemakers, Christianity, Church, doing the right thing, faith, Glorify your Father, inspirational, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:9, religion | Leave a comment

Gaining New Strength

Posted on February 23, 2018 by pastorpstephens

Our church started a new ministry on Thursday this week. We had a gospel sing-a-long at an assisted living center not far from our church. We had a great time singing, praying together and visiting with the residents who live … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Each Opportunity

Posted on February 16, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I heard that there is a cold front coming so I took the dogs on a walk earlier than usual today. Although the weather was still pleasant, I could tell by the dark clouds on the horizon that this time … Continue reading →

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Words of Encouragement

Posted on February 11, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I had a question on my mind last week that I had been praying about for several days. I was wanting some clarity and confirmation on something. At the end of the week I received a letter from someone I … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Christianity, Church, encouraging others, faith, God, God Answers Prayer, good friends | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Christianity, don't give up, faith, God, God Answers Prayer, good friends, inspirational, ministry work, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

Wherever You Are

Posted on December 2, 2017 by pastorpstephens

Our granddaughters Avery and Haley came by the other day to play Hide and Seek. Avery, who just turned 8 told me, “Pawpaw we are ready to play Hide and Seek. And this time we aren’t going to fall for … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God Seeks After Us, grandchildren, inspirational, Psalm 139:10, religion | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, God, grandchildren, inspirational, ministry work, never forsaken, psalm 139:7, You can't Hide | Leave a comment

I Started Running Again

Posted on October 14, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I started playing basketball on Tuesday nights again for the last couple of weeks and it has been fun. I haven’t played in over a year due to a leg injury. Most of the guys who I am playing with … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 9:24, Christianity, faith, following Christ, God | Tagged 1 Corinthians 9:24, basketball, Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, priorities, religion, running the race well | Leave a comment

Some Things Should Be Let Go

Posted on September 30, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I attended the funeral yesterday for one of my friends named Steve. I’ve had a lot of good memories and good stories come to my mind this week about Steve. A good person always leaves you with a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Ephesians 4:31, faith, God, good advice, Let Go of Anger, Lost a Good Friend, Saw Horses and Yellow Jackets | Tagged Christianity, Church, Ephesians 4:31, faith, God, good advice, good friends, inspirational, Patience, religion, running the race well, Saw Horses and Yellow Jackets | Leave a comment

Where Will I Be in Five Years

Posted on September 15, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I have been involved in interviewing candidates for a couple of different jobs during the last month. One of our interview questions had to do with where the candidate did NOT want to be in the next 5 years. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Flexible, Christianity, Church, faith, God, God has a plan for you, Planning, Planning for the Future, Proverbs 20:24, religion | Tagged Be Flexible, Christianity, faith, God has a plan for you, ministry work, Planning, Proverbs 20:24, religion | Leave a comment

Let Your Light Shine

Posted on September 5, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I had been noticing for a while that one of the three shades in the light fixture in the guest bathroom looked different than the other two. As I am a little bit color blind I told Marta I must … Continue reading →

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