Category Archives: ministry work

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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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 →

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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 →

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I Need a Job

Posted on December 17, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was at the park the other day and I saw a lady walking a beautiful, energetic puppy that must have been about 4 months old. I asked her if it was a Belgian Malinois and she replied that it … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Represent

Posted on May 9, 2016 by pastorpstephens

A while back I found some big “Driftwood Baptist Church” magnets in the pastor’s office at the church.  I decided to put one on the side of my car and do some free advertising for the church.  I have to … Continue reading →

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Chaplaincy CPE Program – Unit One

Posted on April 24, 2016 by pastorpstephens

My current chaplaincy program is coming to an end.  I will complete my first CPE unit this week.  During the last 6 months I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the staff at the hospital. It has helped me develop an … Continue reading →

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Wait Training and Staying in Line

Posted on April 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was stuck in downtown Buda the other day waiting on a train.  And I was waiting and waiting and waiting.  The railroad crossing arms were down, the lights were flashing and traffic was backed up for a couple of … 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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A Great Redeemer – He Meets Us Where We Are

Posted on February 28, 2016 by pastorpstephens

One of the things we have talked about consistently and considerably in our group discussions in the chaplaincy training program has to do with taking plenty of time with people who are hurting.  We must always take the time to … 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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