Category Archives: inspirational

Bumps and Bruises from Playing the Same Old Way

Posted on May 14, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have had the opportunity to play basketball every week for the last 2 months.  After not playing regularly at all for the better part of two years due to my back surgery and working on my Master’s degree I … Continue reading →

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Facing Challenging Times

Posted on May 7, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have been doing well and feeling pretty good.  It has been a good day.  Although it is a good day, I know that challenging days could be just around the corner.  I am mindful of the fact that everyone … Continue reading →

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Even So, Come Quickly Lord Jesus

Posted on April 19, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have been working very hard this week getting ready for vacation.  In some ways it has been a little bit more stressful than usual as I have tried to work ahead so that I will not be so far … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Tires

Posted on April 9, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I was off Friday last week and it was a productive day.  I got an oil change for the car and had a tire repaired.  The tire had a slow leak due to a nail that I picked up somewhere … Continue reading →

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Finishing a Task

Posted on March 19, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have received my grades for my final two classes.  I received an A in both of them and have now fulfilled the requirements needed to receive my Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. … Continue reading →

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2 Year Check up Following L4 and L5 Fusion

Posted on March 12, 2013 by pastorpstephens

This week it has been two years since my back surgery.  My back is feeling very good.  Yesterday I went to a local recreation center and played full court basketball for 2.5 hours with guys who ranged from 16 to … Continue reading →

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What Does Tomorrow Bring?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by pastorpstephens

My week has been very busy.  A friend of mine passed away last week so I have spent my time visiting the family, ministering to them, and preparing for the funeral which was on Monday.  The man was older and … Continue reading →

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The Moon is Following Me

Posted on February 19, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I am very blessed that my two granddaughters live just 4 houses away.  We get to visit on a very regular basis.  Last weekend I was walking my three year old granddaughter Avery home in the evening and she pointed … Continue reading →

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Feeling Anxious

Posted on January 14, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have started the last two classes associated with the Masters program that I am pursuing.  Just 8 more weeks and I will be finished.  I feel like a rat running around in a maze.  I know that I am … Continue reading →

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How To Make Godly Decisions

Posted on December 31, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Psalm 119:66   Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.  As I have said before, when I was growing up I was not somebody you would consider “churched.”  I did not grow up in a home … Continue reading →

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