Category Archives: following Christ

Every Sparrow

Posted on November 28, 2024 by pastorpstephens

I really do enjoy the fall season. The temperatures are much more pleasant and I love to see the leaves of the trees start to change color. Just being out in nature always seems to be relaxing and energizing at … Continue reading →

Posted in busy schedule, Christianity, Don't give up, Encouragement, following Christ, God will help you, Let Your Light Shine, Matthew 6:26, Poem, poetry, Psalm 188:1 | Tagged Christianity, don't give up, faith, God will help you, God will meet your needs, God's Strength, inspirational, Poem | Leave a comment

The Lord Who Knows

Posted on September 27, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week, I attended a chaplains’ conference at a camp near Kerrville. It was a great time of fellowship, worship, and discipleship. One morning we focused on Psalm 139:19-24 with an emphasis on the “search me” verses. I like that … Continue reading →

Posted in Draw close to God, following Christ, godly living, good choices, Poem, Psalm 139:23, Psalm 139:24 | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God will lead you, good advice, Poem, religion | Leave a comment

“I Am Your Ticket”

Posted on November 18, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I went to Italy for 10 days for an early celebration of our 39th wedding anniversary. It was an awesome experience being in the large, grand, beautiful churches which have been built in Rome and throughout Italy. Below … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Christianity, faith, following Christ, John 14:6 | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, following Christ, God will lead you, John 14:6, religion, Touring Italy | Leave a comment

No Other Fount I Know

Posted on November 13, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Every week I get to lead several chapel services and bible studies at the hospital where I work. Typically, we start the service off with a couple of songs. We try to provide a variety of hymns and contemporary songs … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts 4:12, Christianity, faith, following Christ, Know Christ | Tagged Acts 4:12, Christianity, Church, faith, following Christ, Jesus Saves | Leave a comment

Lord Bless My Family

Posted on May 21, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Lord bless my family, Be with them today; Walk close beside them, Lead them on their way. Hold their hand in every valley, Help them climb each hill; Guide them and protect them, Help them do Your will. And while … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Christianity, Church, Count Your Blessings, Draw close to God, Encouragement, faith, family, following Christ, God Answers Prayer, Poem, poetry, prayer | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God's Love, God's Strength, inspirational, Poem, poetry, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

Be A Living Sacrifice – Be Transformed

Posted on June 26, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Romans chapter 12 is one of favorite chapters in the Bible. I have always considered it to be one of those chapters that starts off strong, stays strong and finishes strong. Come to think of it, that’s the exhortation Paul … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Do Your Best, Draw close to God, following Christ, God, God will help you, God's Love, inspirational, love one another, Love your brother, Overcome Evil with Good, religion, Romans 12:1, Romans 12:2 | Tagged Be Transformed, Christianity, Church, faith, Feed Your Enemy, forgiveness, good advice, inspirational, religion, renew your mind, renewing, Romans 12:1, Romans 12:2, running the race well | Leave a comment

I Need Directions!

Posted on December 28, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I have been doing some chaplaincy work at a local medical facility that has a large campus with several buildings. During my first couple of weeks I got lost on more than one occasion. Luckily an understanding staff member provided … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Draw close to God, following Christ, God will lead you | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, God has a plan for you, God will lead you, good advice, ministry work, Psalm 119:105 | Leave a comment

All the Right Moves

Posted on December 20, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We went to see the granddaughter’s Christmas dance recital last week and it was a lot of fun. The girls looked beautiful and did a great job. We are so proud of them! I just wish my pictures would have … Continue reading →

Posted in All the right moves, Christianity, Church, following Christ, grandchildren, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:2, ministry work | Tagged All the right moves, Christianity, Church, faith, God, grandchildren, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:2, inspirational, Let's Dance, ministry work, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

Get Up Close

Posted on December 5, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was in a meeting the other day that was taking place in a large conference room. Someone stepped forward to speak and they had a power point presentation that went along with their subject. Each slide had a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in busy schedule, Christianity, Church, Draw close to God, faith, following Christ, inspirational, John 1:1, John 1:14, Matthew 25:40, Psalm 22:3 | Tagged busy schedule, Christianity, Church, don't give up, Draw close to God, faith, God, In His Word, inspirational, John 1:1, Matthew 25:40, Psalm 22:3, religion, running the race well | Leave a comment

I Started Running Again

Posted on October 14, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I started playing basketball on Tuesday nights again for the last couple of weeks and it has been fun. I haven’t played in over a year due to a leg injury. Most of the guys who I am playing with … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 9:24, Christianity, faith, following Christ, God | Tagged 1 Corinthians 9:24, basketball, Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, priorities, religion, running the race well | Leave a comment