Category Archives: ministry work

Tell What You Know

Posted on March 13, 2015 by pastorpstephens

We had some family and friends over at the house the other day and my wife Marta shared a story that involved one of her sisters.  In the story she referred to her sister by name.  At the end of … Continue reading →

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Be Courageous – The Lord is with you

Posted on August 10, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed to spend some quality time with the granddaughters the other day and Avery the 4 year old informed me that next week she was going to Disney World.  This was news to me and to others in … Continue reading →

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On a Mission in Belize

Posted on June 2, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Recently a friend at work shared with me about her daughter’s missionary trip to Belize.  She went as part of a team from Oral Roberts University.  Most of their time was spent ministering to one family.  They helped to work … Continue reading →

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A Special Place Just for You!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by pastorpstephens

  My granddaughter Avery who is 4 gave me a gift the other day. She drew a picture just for me. It is a “rainbow house.” She took the time to make it as special as she could. She made each … Continue reading →

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Giving Good Advice

Posted on April 10, 2014 by pastorpstephens

During the past couple of weeks I have had some unexpected opportunities to share my faith with some strangers who were going through some difficult times in their lives or facing various challenges.  These unexpected opportunities should be viewed as … Continue reading →

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The Yard is Dry and I Need Some Water

Posted on July 11, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a very busy week.  I have been playing catch up at work after being out last week.  I am just about dug out and believe me I am ready for the weekend.  I have some tasks at … Continue reading →

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Speaking From the Heart

Posted on March 28, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a very busy week for me.  As I have been dealing with various situations and witnessed others doing the same I have been reminded how important it is to be able to let the Lord give us … 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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In Season and Out of Season

Posted on October 8, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Friday night I finally passed a kidney stone that had been in my bladder for about 6 weeks.  It was a small one, about 1.8 millimeters and my doctor was not too worried about it.  Once it was in the … Continue reading →

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Letting It Soak In – Prayer and Rain

Posted on September 21, 2012 by pastorpstephens

It rained all day last Sunday.  It was a slow rain, the kind that just keeps going and going.  It was what we call a “farmers rain.”  The water keeps coming down at a good pace, not so fast that … Continue reading →

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