Category Archives: God

Dear Santa Letter

Posted on December 17, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Dear Santa, you’ve always been so good to me, Every Christmas you leave toys underneath the tree. There’ve been planes and trains and racing cars, Cowboy hats and little guitars. You’ve left baseball bats and balls and gloves, Lots of … Continue reading →

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Pretty Pictures – Leaving God in Charge

Posted on December 13, 2013 by pastorpstephens

        I was looking through my pictures the other day and I noticed how many I have of my youngest granddaughter Haley where she is reaching up to take the camera from my hands. Picture after picture, month … Continue reading →

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Taking Things for Granted

Posted on November 22, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Today I went for a run on the treadmill at the YMCA.  Usually I try to keep the incline set at least at level 2.0 and keep the speed somewhere between 7.5 and 8.0 mph and run for 30 to … Continue reading →

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Give It to the Lord

Posted on November 15, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a busy week for a lot of people.  I have many friends with a whole lot on their plates right now.  I have some who are looking for new jobs, some who are battling against cancer and … Continue reading →

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Sailing Through Tough Times

Posted on November 8, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I had the opportunity to spend some time out in San Diego this week and I have to say that it is a lovely city.  While most of my time was spent in a business conference I did find some … Continue reading →

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Letters and Messages

Posted on November 2, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Every week I write letters to some men who are incarcerated.  I send them a general letter about stuff that is going on in my life and I include a copy of the sermon for that week.  Every week as … Continue reading →

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Time for God

Posted on October 24, 2013 by pastorpstephens

My granddaughter Avery came to visit me the other evening. She just lives down the street so it is really convenient for her Mom to bring her over. Avery came by because she wanted to play with Pawpaw for “just … Continue reading →

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Posted on October 19, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Our youngest granddaughter Haley is two and we celebrated her second birthday last weekend.  She is growing up fast.  She is a little more shy and reserved than her older sister Avery.  Avery who will be 4 next month runs … Continue reading →

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Bumps and Bruises – Learning from the Past

Posted on October 10, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a blessing to continue to have some rain in our area and everyone has been raving about the cooler temperatures we have had this week.  I think that one morning we even had a low of 48 … Continue reading →

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Do You Worry?

Posted on September 29, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Do you worry?  Worry is defined as a state of anxiety or unease in which one is allowing one’s mind to dwell on actual difficulty or potential troubles.  Although I would not say that my life is characterized by worry … Continue reading →

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