Category Archives: faith

Growing and Learning

Posted on July 25, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed with the opportunity to spend some time with my daughter and granddaughters the other day. Avery is 5 and Haley is 3 and they are such a joy to be around. This week I was really struck … Continue reading →

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Following Him

Posted on July 12, 2015 by pastorpstephens

This is a great time to be a Christian! The need for us to pray for others and pray for our country is greater than ever before. The opportunity for us to live our faith, love our neighbors, and lead … Continue reading →

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Fixing a Fence Post and the Golden Rule

Posted on July 4, 2015 by pastorpstephens

The other day I noticed that the fence in the backyard was leaning. I went to investigate and it turns out that the rail had pulled away from the post…again. The same thing had happened after a storm a few … Continue reading →

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Washed Clean – Like Drawings on a Sidewalk

Posted on June 27, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I spent some time with the grandkids today and as I was walking home I noticed some of their pictures on the driveway drawn with sidewalk chalk. I guess that makes it driveway chalk. Anyway, I love seeing those drawings … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on the Shooting in Charleston

Posted on June 19, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I know that it has been a tough week for many people. The people of Charleston who were affected by the church shooting are particularly on my mind. We all need to keep them in our prayers as they deal … Continue reading →

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If You Mess Up

Posted on June 11, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I was having a conversation with someone on the street a while back and this individual felt like they had really blown it as far as their relationship with God was concerned. They felt like they reneged on their commitment, … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request

Posted on June 2, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Hope you are having a great week. Last night I spent about an hour in prayer with a group of friends as we prepared to share the gospel this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the streets of downtown Austin, … Continue reading →

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God is ready to Talk

Posted on May 31, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Sometimes my granddaughters call me on the phone just to say hello or to see if they can come over. They live just 3 doors down so they come over pretty often which is okay by me. When they call … Continue reading →

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God Still Speaks

Posted on May 29, 2015 by pastorpstephens

This week I have posted one of my sermons. If you would prefer to watch it on video, I have provided a link. The video picks up after paragraph #4. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/QVzLxehEXKQ Good morning, it is an … Continue reading →

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Letters, Addresses and God’s Word

Posted on May 22, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Every week I write letters and send a copy of one of my sermons to some men who are serving time in various prisons across the state. Some of these men I have been corresponding with for several years; some … Continue reading →

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