Category Archives: faith

All We Can Do is Pray

Posted on January 17, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was talking to a couple of folks the other day about a situation they had been dealing with for some time.  At one point in the conversation one of them said, “Well, I guess all we can do now … Continue reading →

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What Me Worry?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I remember coming home from work one time and finding our son who was four or five very upset, sitting on the couch with a worried look on his face.  I asked him what was going on.  Wringing his hands … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! Need a Resolution for 2016?

Posted on January 1, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Looking for some good New Years Resolutions to make?  I have a couple of suggestions.  Spend more time this year reading and learning God’s word.  David said in Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2015 – A Nice Reminder

Posted on December 27, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Christmas day was winding down and the granddaughters with their presents in tow were saying their goodbyes. I said to Avery who is six, “You had a big day. You got to visit with those who love you…your grandma and … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Religion?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I had a very interesting conversation with someone I met in a parking lot this week about their journey of faith.  They shared with me how as a young person they had been so hurt and disillusioned by the actions of … Continue reading →

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God of All Comforts and the Chaplaincy Experience

Posted on December 13, 2015 by pastorpstephens

My chaplaincy program is going well.  It is a real blessing to work with the patients and staff at the hospital. And while some situations and conversations are much more serious and somber than others, I know the Lord is … Continue reading →

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Walking with the Lord

Posted on December 6, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I got to babysit the granddaughters the other day.  We spent the whole afternoon together and it was a blessing.  In addition to the usual activities we always do like drawing, coloring and reading, this time we went for a … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Prayer 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Thank You God for all the blessings in my life Bestowed from Heaven above; You’ve given me such a wonderful wife, Who fills my heart with love. And thank you for blessing my children, With loving spouses of their own, … Continue reading →

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Are the Syrian Refugees My Neighbor

Posted on November 18, 2015 by pastorpstephens

As I was walking down the hall the other day I passed two other people walking the other direction who were apparently discussing current events.  One asked the other, “What do you think of the Syrian refugee situation?”  I got … Continue reading →

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Learning A Lot in My Chaplaincy Training

Posted on November 7, 2015 by pastorpstephens

My chaplaincy training is going well. I have been blessed with a great instructor and I am working with some wonderful chaplains and fellow students.  The program is very enjoyable and educational.  During our classroom activities this week, we explored … Continue reading →

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