Category Archives: God

Grieving Together

Posted on June 13, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was on vacation last week and the wife and I got to take some needed days off and go do some fishing at the coast. We even were blessed to spend some time with the grandkids in the pool. … Continue reading →

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Firmly Rooted

Posted on June 6, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was driving through the neighborhood the other day and I saw a large tree that had been knocked over during a recent storm. The homeowner had already begun the task of cutting it into smaller pieces so that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Prepared, Christianity, Church, Colossians 2:6, faith, Firmly rooted, God, God's Word, inspirational, Know Christ, religion, Stand Tall | Tagged Christianity, Colossians 2:6, faith, Firmly rooted, God, inspirational, Patience, religion, Stand Tall, survive the storm | Leave a comment

Love One Another

Posted on May 21, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed to spend some time with the granddaughters the other day and it was once again, a good day. The day started off by attending Avery’s soccer game. At the end of the game Avery and her teammates … Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares on Him

Posted on May 15, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I spent a couple of hours knocking doors in a neighborhood near the church the other day. In my estimation it was time well spent. I was able to meet some new people, invite them to church and have some … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter 5:7, Christianity, Church, faith, God, prayer, religion | Tagged 1 Peter 5:7, cast your cares on Him, Christianity, faith, God, Lessen Your Anxiety, prayer, religion, spiritual growth | 2 Comments

Who Do You Represent

Posted on May 9, 2016 by pastorpstephens

A while back I found some big “Driftwood Baptist Church” magnets in the pastor’s office at the church. I decided to put one on the side of my car and do some free advertising for the church. I have to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 2:6, ambassadors, Christianity, Church, faith, God, ministry work, patience, Represent Christ | Tagged 1 John 2:6, busy schedule, Christianity, faith, God, how well do you drive, ministry work, Patience, religion, Represent Christ, running the race well | Leave a comment

Love Letters

Posted on May 1, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I got another letter from my 6 year old granddaughter Avery the other day. I have gathered quite a collection from her; some are at my desk at work, some in my briefcase, and a few others are saved around … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, grandchildren, hope, Romans 15:4 | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, grandchildren, hope, inspirational, Patience, prayer, religion, Stand firm in the faith | Leave a comment

Wait Training and Staying in Line

Posted on April 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was stuck in downtown Buda the other day waiting on a train. And I was waiting and waiting and waiting. The railroad crossing arms were down, the lights were flashing and traffic was backed up for a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, Don't stop, God, inspirational, Isaiah 40:30, ministry work, patience, prayer, waiting for the Lord | Tagged Christianity, diligence, endurance, faith, God, inspirational, Isaiah 40:30, ministry work, Patience, running the race well, spiritual growth, waiting for the Lord | Leave a comment

How are You Walking

Posted on March 27, 2016 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters were over the other day and once again they were helping me water plants on the back porch. Avery who is 6 decided she also wanted to water the new fig tree we planted last year so she … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, God has a plan for you, grandchildren, James 2:19, self denial, Walking with God | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, grandchildren, inspirational, James 2:19, ministry work, religion, running the race well | Leave a comment

Turning the World Upside Down

Posted on March 14, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was at the mall shopping with the granddaughters, Avery who is 6 and Haley who is 4 on Saturday for a few hours and the girls needed a break. Okay, Pawpaw needed a break. So we found a place to … Continue reading →

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Not Looking for a Bargain – He Paid the Highest Price

Posted on March 6, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Our neighborhood had a community wide garage sale yesterday and we participated. It was a lot of work but we got rid of some things we no longer used and made enough cash to cover the mid-morning breakfast taco run. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, Forgiven, God, inspirational, John 3:16, never cast out, Our Redeemer | Tagged Christianity, faith, forgiveness, Garage Sale, God, john 3:16, Not seeking a Bargain, religion | Leave a comment