Category Archives: ministry work

Posted on December 11, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I was visiting with someone recently and they asked me what I was going to preach on this weekend. I gave them the scripture reference and a Cliff Notes version of the sermon and they shared some of their thoughts … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 2:1, Christianity, Church, Colossians 1:28, God's Strength, God's Word, ministry, ministry work, Preaching | Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:1, Christianity, Church, Colossians 1:28, faith, God's Strength, ministry work, Preaching, Witnessing | Leave a comment

Pass the Baton, Tell the Story

Posted on May 16, 2020 by pastorpstephens

A couple of nights each week, I serve as an on-call chaplain at a local hospital. It is a great team to be a part of. We work with some wonderful nurses, doctors and other staff and we get to … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Christianity, Church, encouraging others, faith, forgiveness, God, God is worthy, God's Grace, ministry work, sharing, Sharing the Word, witnessing | Tagged Being thankful, Christianity, faith, give a testimony, God, God's Mercy, inspirational, pass the baton, praise, Psalm 145:3, religion, sharing your faith, tell the story, Witnessing | Leave a comment

All the Right Moves

Posted on December 20, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We went to see the granddaughter’s Christmas dance recital last week and it was a lot of fun. The girls looked beautiful and did a great job. We are so proud of them! I just wish my pictures would have … Continue reading →

Posted in All the right moves, Christianity, Church, following Christ, grandchildren, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:2, ministry work | Tagged All the right moves, Christianity, Church, faith, God, grandchildren, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:2, inspirational, Let's Dance, ministry work, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

God’s Pace

Posted on October 7, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was writing an email to a friend and I wanted to sign off wishing them “God’s peace.” I may have been trying to type too quickly because I left out a letter and wrote “God’s pace.” I quickly recognized … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, God will lead you, God's Grace, inspirational, Isaiah 40:31, ministry work, patience | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, God's Pace, Isaiah 40:31, Patience, religion, Wait for the Lord | Leave a comment

Plans for Hope

Posted on August 12, 2018 by pastorpstephens

Recently I was reflecting again on this verse from Jeremiah 29:11 where the Lord reminds His people Jer 29:11 ‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to … Continue reading →

Posted in Don't stop, God has a plan for you, God will help you, God's Strength, inspirational, ministry work | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, God has a plan for you, hope, Jeremiah 29:11, ministry work, Patience, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

Along the Way

Posted on July 20, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We have been doing vacation bible school this week and it has been a lot of fun. It has been great seeing our people minister to the kids, teach lessons and share God’s word. It has truly been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Deuteronomy 6:6 - 7, God has blessed me, Intercessory Prayer, Know Christ, Learning in the Lord, ministry work | Tagged Christianity, Deuteronomy 6:5-7, faith, inspirational, Living Water, ministry work, Praying for Others, running the race well, VBS | Leave a comment

Help in the Here and Now

Posted on July 6, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I talked and prayed with someone in a parking lot recently who is going through a very busy season in their life and in their ministry. We discussed some options they may have which will help them do all that … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 15:58, busy schedule, can't go on, faith, God will help you, Help from God, Hope in Christ, ministry work | Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:57, Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, God, God will help you, Hope in Christ, inspirational, ministry work | Leave a comment

A Fresh Start

Posted on November 18, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I saw the movie “A dog’s life” the other day. I enjoyed it. It wasn’t quite as sad as “Old Yeller” or “My dog Skip.” When I watched “My Dog Skip” I was at home by myself. I cried like … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Filled with Grace, forgiveness, God will help you, Hebrews 9:27, ministry work, missions, witnessing | Tagged Being the Church, Church, faith, forgiveness, God, Hebrews 9:27, inspirational, redeemed, religion, Witnessing | Leave a comment

The San Antonio Rescue Mission – A Safe Place

Posted on November 4, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I had the opportunity to speak at the San Antonio Rescue Mission last night. My friend Bill who has volunteered at the mission for 17 years and is on the Board of Directors invited me. The mission has been providing … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Good Works, Love your brother, ministry work, missions, religion, Volunteer Work | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Praying for Others, religion, San Antonio Rescue Mission | Leave a comment

Do Your Best

Posted on February 6, 2017 by pastorpstephens

My dad used to always encourage me to do my best. He would say, “Son, if you are playing a basketball game and you don’t leave the game with at least three fouls, you probably didn’t play hard enough. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Colossians 3:23, Do Your Best, Don't give up, faith, God, God's Standards, ministry work | Tagged Christianity, Colossians 3:23, Do Your Best, faith, God, inspirational, ministry work, Patience, running the race well, spiritual growth | Leave a comment