Category Archives: ministry work

Looking to Serve

Posted on January 6, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week I was honored to speak at a memorial service for a faithful member of our church who passed at the age of 99 years old named Alice. Alice was saved at age 14 and from that point forward, … Continue reading →

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Weeping with Those Who Weep

Posted on December 1, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Over the years, many people have asked me for suggestions on what to say when they offer support and condolences to others in a time of loss. And while I do have some thoughts and suggestions on what is helpful … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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