Category Archives: God Loves Me

A Nice Reminder

Posted on September 2, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I try to practice playing the guitar almost every day. I even have an inexpensive one I keep at work so that I can squeeze in some practice time during lunch. Several years ago, my wife Marta left me a … Continue reading →

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Lessons I Have Learned from My Dogs

Posted on May 2, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Our household isn’t as full now as it has been over the years. Although the kids and grandkids live pretty close by, most days it’s just the wife and me in the house. And the dogs. I’ve had more time … Continue reading →

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What’s a Life Map?

Posted on April 18, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I have been making a life map for a class that I am taking. A life map is meant to be a visual time line of key moments in your life. I have been writing down the dates and seasons … Continue reading →

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Count Your Blessings

Posted on February 10, 2019 by pastorpstephens

This past week I had a conversation with some kids and we got to talking about prayer. One of them who is about 11 years old shared with me that he likes to count his blessings when he prays. He … Continue reading →

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I Know I’m Blessed

Posted on April 29, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was sitting here today in my office at home, reflecting on this morning’s service, praying and thanking the Lord for all of His blessings that He has poured out in my life. One of the greatest things He has … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on January 5, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We took the dogs for a walk the other day and Lauren and the girls went with us. I love going walking with Marta and the girls. It provides a good opportunity to visit and just be together. I took … Continue reading →

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Given with Love

Posted on December 16, 2017 by pastorpstephens

The other day the granddaughters came over for a little while and they colored and drew some pictures. Haley, the youngest one who is six, colored a special picture for Marta and me and signed it “Love Haley.” Our refrigerator … Continue reading →

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If You Only Knew

Posted on April 6, 2017 by pastorpstephens

How would you live if you only knew, The depths of the love God has for you? Would you start each day off with a smile? Would you push through each challenge and go the next mile? Would you reflect … Continue reading →

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What to Do Today

Posted on March 4, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I slept in a little bit today and listened to the rain hitting against the window. I just laid there trying to think of what all might need to be done and then I remembered this verse from Psalm 118:24 … Continue reading →

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He Knows Our Frame

Posted on January 28, 2017 by pastorpstephens

One of my favorite Bible verses and one that I share quite frequently is Psalm 103:14. It is a psalm in which David is reminding himself of all the blessings he receives from God. It can be helpful to make … Continue reading →

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