Category Archives: grandchildren

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 →

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Teach Your Children

Posted on April 3, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Our granddaughter Avery who is kindergarten wrote her first book. On the first page she drew a stick figure picture of Jesus standing next to her with the words “God is Love.” In the rest of her book she goes … Continue reading →

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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 →

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How Do People Know You? What’s Your Nickname?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters came over today and I asked them what they have been doing for spring break. Avery ran through a list of typical activities that you would expect a 6 year old and her 4 year old sister to … Continue reading →

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I Confess

Posted on February 21, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I confess…I burned the sausage.  And not just a little, I burned it real good – or real bad depending on how you look at it.  The grandkids were over and I got suckered into a couple of games of … Continue reading →

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Reading God’s Word – My Flashlight?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I got to babysit the granddaughters Avery and Haley a couple of weeks ago and it was a blast.  We played hide and seek, we drew pictures and colored, and we finished off the day with playing with flashlights.  Flashlight … Continue reading →

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Raising Them Right

Posted on January 23, 2016 by pastorpstephens

My daughter  was over with her two girls Avery and Haley the other day and needless to say, it was a good day.  It is always a good day whenever any of our kids or grandkids visit.  They are all … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2015 – A Nice Reminder

Posted on December 27, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Christmas day was winding down and the granddaughters with their presents in tow were saying their goodbyes. I said to Avery who is six, “You had a big day. You got to visit with those who love you…your grandma and … Continue reading →

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Walking with the Lord

Posted on December 6, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I got to babysit the granddaughters the other day.  We spent the whole afternoon together and it was a blessing.  In addition to the usual activities we always do like drawing, coloring and reading, this time we went for a … Continue reading →

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Advice and Consultation

Posted on October 11, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Proverbs 15:22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated, but with many counselors they succeed. I love the wisdom and instruction we find in God’s word. I was reminded of this verse from Proverbs a couple of times this week. One instance … Continue reading →

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