Category Archives: God

Spiritual Growth

Posted on June 12, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed to visit with some friends this week that I had not seen in a few years. They were members at a church that I used to pastor in south Austin. It was great to catch up on … Continue reading →

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On a Mission in Belize

Posted on June 2, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Recently a friend at work shared with me about her daughter’s missionary trip to Belize.  She went as part of a team from Oral Roberts University.  Most of their time was spent ministering to one family.  They helped to work … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by pastorpstephens

“Greater love have no man, Than he give his life for his friends.” That’s the kind of sacrifice Upon which our freedom depends. The true heroes are not the athletes Competing in arenas for a show, It’s the men and … Continue reading →

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He Makes All Things New

Posted on May 23, 2014 by pastorpstephens

We got to babysit the granddaughters this week.  They are growing up fast.  They are 4 and 2 and it was their first time to have a sleepover.  Though I know they don’t drink sodas I could have sworn those … Continue reading →

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Sharing and Caring

Posted on May 15, 2014 by pastorpstephens

   This past weekend it was my granddaughter Avery’s last soccer game.  She plays in a league for 4 and 5 year olds and they have learned a lot this season.  Just a few months ago they were disorganized and … Continue reading →

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What God Joins Together

Posted on May 1, 2014 by pastorpstephens

We are entering that season of year where there are lots of people getting married.  As an ordained minister I have the privilege to officiate wedding ceremonies.  Wait a minute, that sounds too mundane, too routine, too clinical, too run … Continue reading →

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Written Just for You!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by pastorpstephens

   A couple of weeks back I had been out of town for a while, and when I got back I was sick for a few days and busy playing catch up. As a result I had not seen my … Continue reading →

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All Religions Are Not the Same

Posted on April 18, 2014 by pastorpstephens

“I love Jesus, I love God and I have come to realize that all religions are the same and all gods are the same when people worship more than one god they are just seeing God in different forms.” I … Continue reading →

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A Special Place Just for You!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by pastorpstephens

  My granddaughter Avery who is 4 gave me a gift the other day. She drew a picture just for me. It is a “rainbow house.” She took the time to make it as special as she could. She made each … Continue reading →

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Giving Good Advice

Posted on April 10, 2014 by pastorpstephens

During the past couple of weeks I have had some unexpected opportunities to share my faith with some strangers who were going through some difficult times in their lives or facing various challenges.  These unexpected opportunities should be viewed as … Continue reading →

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