Category Archives: God

Sharing Good News

Posted on March 21, 2014 by pastorpstephens

The other day my 4 year old granddaughter Avery was over at the house.  She said, “Papaw, I want to tell you something.”  I leaned down so she could tell me yet another of her great big secrets or share … Continue reading →

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Growing Up in the Lord

Posted on March 6, 2014 by pastorpstephens

    I had the blessed opportunity to spend some time last week with my favorite philosopher Avery, my 4 year old granddaughter.  She was visiting with her 2 year old sister Haley and she told me, “Papaw, me and Haley … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Praise

Posted on February 21, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Psalm 118:1 “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.” It is a good day to praise The Lord and lift up a prayer of thanksgiving unto Him. So many times we pray for those … Continue reading →

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Sharing Good News – Happy Valentines Day

Posted on February 14, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Today when I was on the way in to the store to pick up some flowers for my wife  Marta for Valentine’s Day I saw a young man who used to be in a youth class that I helped teach … Continue reading →

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A Good Name

Posted on February 7, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I had an opportunity to provide a job reference for a friend today.  I have known and worked with this individual for several years so I was able to provide some valuable input to the prospective employer.  The really good … Continue reading →

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Truth in Advertising – Bad Fades

Posted on January 31, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I saw a haircut place the other day that had a sign that instead of advertising bald fades had a sign that said “Bad Fades – $8.”  I started to go in and ask them how much a good fade … Continue reading →

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A Place of Refuge

Posted on January 24, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Last night there were over 100 accidents on Austin roads due to the sleet and freezing rain. I am thankful for the first responders who answered those calls. My wife was working at the mall when the storm hit. By … Continue reading →

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Something Missing? Pray!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I had the pleasure of babysitting my two granddaughters while I was at home by myself on vacation.  It wasn’t really babysitting because their mom didn’t really have to go anywhere – the girls just wanted to come over and … Continue reading →

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Somethings Never Change

Posted on January 11, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I have to admit that I do not like change. I guess it is because I am a creature of comfort. Routines and things that are familiar are pretty comfortable. Change can cause us to have to do things differently, … Continue reading →

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Guess What Day It Is

Posted on January 1, 2014 by pastorpstephens

A friend of mine has been teaching his four year old son about the days of the week.  Every day he tells his son what day it is and what day tomorrow will be and then they discuss their plans … Continue reading →

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