Category Archives: faith

Hiding Things of Value

Posted on November 5, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Saturday was our men’s prayer breakfast.  It was a very good meeting.  We ate too many pancakes and discussed Psalm 119:11.  In this verse David writes: “Thy word have I hidden in my heart that I might not sin against … Continue reading →

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The Writing is on the Wall

Posted on October 22, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I was on vacation all of last week which means I was away from my job at the claims office and away from the work at the church.  As a bivocational pastor, it is rare that I am able to … Continue reading →

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In Season and Out of Season

Posted on October 8, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Friday night I finally passed a kidney stone that had been in my bladder for about 6 weeks.  It was a small one, about 1.8 millimeters and my doctor was not too worried about it.  Once it was in the … Continue reading →

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What is your Jerusalem?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I am almost through with another 8 week term of classes.  These two classes have been very interesting.  One is an evangelism class and the other is a global missions class.  I am glad that I have taken them both at … Continue reading →

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Living with Grandchildren

Posted on September 27, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Proverbs 17:6   “Grandchildren are the crown of old men.” I have really enjoyed having my two granddaughters living with us during the last couple of months.  The oldest one is almost three years old and the youngest is about to … Continue reading →

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Letting It Soak In – Prayer and Rain

Posted on September 21, 2012 by pastorpstephens

It rained all day last Sunday.  It was a slow rain, the kind that just keeps going and going.  It was what we call a “farmers rain.”  The water keeps coming down at a good pace, not so fast that … Continue reading →

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Fighting the Good Fight

Posted on September 10, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I hope that you are having a good day.  I hope that you are feeling good and that your mind is clear, your body is strong and your spirit is steadfast in the hope and love of our Lord and … Continue reading →

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Be Diligent

Posted on September 4, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Proverbs 21:5 “The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage.” Too many times Christians face a battle or an obstacle in life and they determine that they are going to just trust in the Lord and they just sit … Continue reading →

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Praying for the Missions Field

Posted on August 31, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I have a book that I am currently reading which deals with global missions.  It contains reports and stories about the history of missions and ongoing efforts in various countries throughout the world. One thing that has impressed me as I … Continue reading →

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At the Right Time

Posted on August 20, 2012 by pastorpstephens

My morning began with a sense of urgency.  I have a new employee who started on our team today and I had to get her computer set up and started for her before she arrived for her first day on … Continue reading →

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