Category Archives: faith

Walking in the Light

Posted on October 21, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have been preaching through the gospel of John and I have really enjoyed it. It is such a blessing to reflect on the words of Christ. This week I have been prayerfully meditating on this verse in John 8:12 … Continue reading →

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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on September 16, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel class we talked about one of my favorite passages, Matthew 5:15-16. I love the instruction and the encouragement we find in these verses. This passage comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It follows the … Continue reading →

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The Presence of Our Heavenly Father

Posted on August 26, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In our chapel class this week, we talked about Psalm 121. It begins with the writer saying, “I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of … Continue reading →

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A Back to School Prayer

Posted on August 20, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week my daughter sent me some pictures of our granddaughters as they headed off for the first day of school – they are both in junior high. They were excited to go back and see their friends. I spent … Continue reading →

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Let Him Increase

Posted on July 28, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I hope you are doing well and feeling healthy and strong in all aspects. I hope that this week you have felt God’s presence and been blessed with the peace of mind that only He can provide. I experienced such … Continue reading →

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Still Waters

Posted on July 22, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Over the years as a chaplain, I have served many individuals who for one reason or another have difficulty expressing themselves with words. Some people are just a bit shy and more reserved than others. Some have experienced past trauma … Continue reading →

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The Vine and the Branches

Posted on July 8, 2023 by pastorpstephens

As I was looking through some notes this week, I ran across a brief snippet for a song that I wrote down with the intent of going back and revisiting it later. It is based on the scripture of John … Continue reading →

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The Pace of the Project

Posted on June 9, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week I have been trying to follow up on some snippets of songs and poems that I have started in the past but which are not yet finished. Somedays it seems like I wake up and I have a … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Lose Heart

Posted on May 5, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Last week I planted a Mountain Laurel in the back yard. I have been wanting to plant something like that for quite a while but I kept holding off. We used to have some very nice Hearty Bottle Brush shrubs/trees … Continue reading →

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Walk Like a Saint

Posted on March 5, 2023 by pastorpstephens

The Bible describes Christians as saints, What an inspirational and yet intimidating name; It is given to all who have trusted Christ, It applies to all just the same. Sanctified and set apart, We’ve been forgiven and set free, Every … Continue reading →

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