Category Archives: God’s Mercy

If You Only Knew

Posted on May 11, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This morning, I was going through an old folder of songs and poems that I have written over the years. I ran across one from a few years ago and made a few slight revisions. If You Only Knew How … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Count Your Blessings, God loves you, God will lead you, God's Grace, God's Love, God's Mercy, Poem, poetry | Tagged Christianity, God's Grace, God's Love, God's Mercy, growing in faith, Poem, poetry | Leave a comment

Grace and Mercy? What’s the Difference?

Posted on January 8, 2022 by pastorpstephens

This week, at the end of a chapel service, we took turns sharing our favorite Bible verses. When it was my turn, I mentioned that although I have a lot of favorite verses, this week the one at the top … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Forgiven, God's Grace, God's Mercy, Hebrews 4:16, redeemed, religion | Tagged Christianity, faith, forgiveness, God's Grace, God's Mercy, Hebrews 4:16, inspirational, religion, what's the difference between mercy and grace, Witnessing | Leave a comment

I Went to Heaven

Posted on April 12, 2020 by pastorpstephens

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Happy Easter! What a wonderful and glorious day it is as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior! This week I have been writing a song to capture some of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Easter, faith, Forgiven, God's Grace, God's Mercy, salvation | Tagged Christianity, Church, Easter, faith, forgiveness, God's Mercy, Jesus Saves, Poem, poems, poetry, redeemed, religion, salvation, Song, Witnessing | Leave a comment

A Little More Time

Posted on September 1, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I visited with someone recently who has received a tough medical prognosis. Their condition is terminal and unless the Lord intervenes, they may not live to see the end of this year. As I visited with them about the things … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Forgiven, forgiveness, God's Mercy, God's Strength, Philippians 1:21, To Die is Gain | Tagged Christianity, Church, diagnosed with terminal illness, faith, forgiveness, God's Mercy, God's Strength, inspirational, Philippians 1:21 | Leave a comment

The Father of All Comfort

Posted on July 21, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I was talking with someone last week and they were reflecting on a difficult time they faced years ago. They spoke of how tough it was to make it through each day and how they know that God helped them … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, forgiveness, God loves you, God's comfort, God's Mercy, religion | Tagged 2 Corinthians 1:3 - 4, Christianity, Church, faith, God's comfort, God's Strength, inspirational, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

Dialogue not a Debate

Posted on February 24, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I played basketball at the park today for about an hour with a couple of guys in their early twenties. When we finished playing we talked for about 45 minutes. We started off talking about struggles and victories in basketball … Continue reading →

Posted in basketball bruises, Christianity, Church, Colossians 4:3, Filled with Grace, Forgiven, God's Mercy, inspirational, Know what you believe, religion, Sharing the Word, witnessing | Tagged Christianity, Colossians 4:3, faith, forgiveness, God, inspirational, religion, sharing you faith, spiritual growth, Witnessing | 2 Comments

Cast Your Cares on Him

Posted on November 20, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Over the years I have been blessed to visit with and listen to people in nursing homes, hospital rooms, and even parking lots. And it has been a gift to see the healing that begins as people unpack some of … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter 5:7, Christianity, Church, faith, God's Mercy, God's Peace | Tagged 1 Peter 5:7, cast your cares on Him, Christianity, faith, God, God's Mercy, inspirational, Patience, religion | Leave a comment

Best Substitute Ever

Posted on October 25, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I got suckered into playing “monkey in the middle” with the granddaughters and one of their friends. Turns out that Papaw is almost always the monkey in the middle. I think it is part of the job description that falls … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, forgiveness, God's Grace, God's Mercy, grandchildren, Isaiah 53:5, Paid for our sins, redeemed, religion | Tagged Best Substitute ever, Christianity, faith, forgiveness, God, grandchildren, Isaiah 53:5, ministry work, Paid for our sins, religion | 2 Comments

Make the Call

Posted on September 22, 2016 by pastorpstephens

A couple of weeks ago I had to get a new phone. Unfortunately as a result I lost all the phone numbers of friends and family members that I had collected over the years. I am slowly rebuilding them. If … Continue reading →

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Getting Cleaned Up

Posted on September 17, 2016 by pastorpstephens

We had spent the afternoon at our daughter Lauren’s house, and it had been a good day. We grilled some burgers, played outside and Aunt Amanda jumped on the trampoline with Avery and Haley. They loved it. Avery can do … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 1:9, Christianity, Church, Forgiven, God, God's Mercy, grandchildren, I smell, Isaiah 64:6, John 3:16, Relationships, religion | Tagged 1 John 1:9, Christianity, forgiveness, God, God's Mercy, grandchildren, grilling burgers, inspirational, Isaiah 64:6, john 3:16, religion, smell like smoke | Leave a comment