Category Archives: God loves you

Why Do Christians Celebrate Easter?

Posted on April 7, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Some thoughts on this Good Friday… The last couple of weeks, I have had more than a few people ask me, “Why do Christians celebrate Easter?” And generally, I start off by saying that this is the season we celebrate … Continue reading →

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According to Your Unfailing Love

Posted on February 10, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week, someone asked me if I could visit with them about a handout they received which quoted some words from Psalm 51. We opened a Bible and looked at the verses together. I explained this psalm was written by … Continue reading →

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Approach with Confidence

Posted on January 20, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have had several conversations with different people over the years about the concept of prayer. And I have dialogued with many individuals who have respectfully stated that they saw no need for it and thought that Christians were wasting … Continue reading →

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What a Great Love God Has For Us

Posted on December 24, 2022 by pastorpstephens

It has been a busy week but a blessed week as I had the opportunity to lead 4 different chapel services in which we discussed and spoke of God’s great Christmas gift to us – the gift of His Son … Continue reading →

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A Time for Everything

Posted on November 5, 2022 by pastorpstephens

Today, we get to celebrate the birthday of our 3-year-old grandson Theo. Theo is a wonderful grandson, I love to hear him laugh, see him smile, and zoom around the house with his favorite toys. Usually, he is doing all … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Happy New Year, I hope the New Year finds you enjoying the blessings, the peace and the joy of the Lord. I was speaking to someone this week and they shared with me how although it has been a long … Continue reading →

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Dirty and Dusty

Posted on November 26, 2021 by pastorpstephens

  Here is a poem/song I have been working on this year. And while I don’t think I have finished it yet; I am going to share it anyway. The theme is birthed out of my sincere belief that just … Continue reading →

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My Soul Longeth After Thee

Posted on November 4, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I have been working on learning a new song on the guitar.  I heard someone play it years ago on an acoustic guitar.  Instead of strumming, they played it fingerstyle and let each note ring out.  The song is “As … Continue reading →

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Transformed and Renewed

Posted on September 16, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I have lots of favorite Bible verses.  And I even have some favorite Bible chapters.  Romans chapter 12 is one of those chapters.  The chapter begins with an exhortation to believers to dedicate ourselves to God and allow Him to … Continue reading →

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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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