Category Archives: faith

Bumps and Bruises from Playing the Same Old Way

Posted on May 14, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have had the opportunity to play basketball every week for the last 2 months.  After not playing regularly at all for the better part of two years due to my back surgery and working on my Master’s degree I … Continue reading →

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Facing Challenging Times

Posted on May 7, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have been doing well and feeling pretty good.  It has been a good day.  Although it is a good day, I know that challenging days could be just around the corner.  I am mindful of the fact that everyone … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Go Away to Get Away – It’s a Beautiful World

Posted on May 2, 2013 by pastorpstephens

My wife and I just got back from spending 6 days in Puerto Rico.  We had a lot of fun as we celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary.  We were able to go snorkeling, sailing, swimming, walking on the beach, hiking … Continue reading →

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Even So, Come Quickly Lord Jesus

Posted on April 19, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have been working very hard this week getting ready for vacation.  In some ways it has been a little bit more stressful than usual as I have tried to work ahead so that I will not be so far … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Tires

Posted on April 9, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I was off Friday last week and it was a productive day.  I got an oil change for the car and had a tire repaired.  The tire had a slow leak due to a nail that I picked up somewhere … Continue reading →

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Dressed in the Finest

Posted on April 4, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I wore some blue jeans to work the other day as we have a “relaxed dress code.”  About half way through the day the person in the cubicle next to me asked me if I spilt coffee on myself as … Continue reading →

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Speaking From the Heart

Posted on March 28, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a very busy week for me.  As I have been dealing with various situations and witnessed others doing the same I have been reminded how important it is to be able to let the Lord give us … Continue reading →

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Finishing a Task

Posted on March 19, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have received my grades for my final two classes.  I received an A in both of them and have now fulfilled the requirements needed to receive my Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. … Continue reading →

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2 Year Check up Following L4 and L5 Fusion

Posted on March 12, 2013 by pastorpstephens

This week it has been two years since my back surgery.  My back is feeling very good.  Yesterday I went to a local recreation center and played full court basketball for 2.5 hours with guys who ranged from 16 to … Continue reading →

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What Does Tomorrow Bring?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by pastorpstephens

My week has been very busy.  A friend of mine passed away last week so I have spent my time visiting the family, ministering to them, and preparing for the funeral which was on Monday.  The man was older and … Continue reading →

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