Category Archives: patience

Right On Time

Posted on February 5, 2021 by pastorpstephens

As some of you know, I have been actively looking for a “day job” the last couple of months. I know that the Lord has something lined up for me, I just don’t know what it is or when He … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, Galatians 4:4, God, God has a plan for you, patience, Perfect timing, Romans 5:6 | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, Galatians 4:4, God is a provider, inspirational, ministry work, Patience, Perfect timing, religion, Romans 5:6 | 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

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 →

Posted in 1 John 2:6, ambassadors, Christianity, Church, faith, God, ministry work, patience, Represent Christ | Tagged 1 John 2:6, busy schedule, Christianity, faith, God, how well do you drive, ministry work, Patience, religion, Represent Christ, running the race well | Leave a comment

The Flowers of the Field

Posted on April 16, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I met the other men at the church early this morning and we had a “work day” on the property. We got a lot done and the men have things looking real nice. We mowed, trimmed weeds, and cleared … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God's Grace, Luke 12:27, patience, prayer, religion, Wildflowers | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, Luke 12:27, Patience, religion, spiritual growth, Wildflowers | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, Don't stop, God, inspirational, Isaiah 40:30, ministry work, patience, prayer, waiting for the Lord | Tagged Christianity, diligence, endurance, faith, God, inspirational, Isaiah 40:30, ministry work, Patience, running the race well, spiritual growth, waiting for the Lord | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians 2:7, Christianity, Church, faith, God, grandchildren, ministry work, patience, spiritual growth | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 2:7, faith, God, grandchildren, Patience, prayer, religion, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

How’s Your Religion?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I had a very interesting conversation with someone I met in a parking lot this week about their journey of faith. They shared with me how as a young person they had been so hurt and disillusioned by the actions of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians 5:20, Christianity, Church, faith, God, James 1:22, Matthew 5:16, ministry work, Not forsaken, patience | Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:20, Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, James 1:22, Matthew 5:16, ministry work, running the race well, sharing your faith, Witnessing | Leave a comment

Learning A Lot in My Chaplaincy Training

Posted on November 7, 2015 by pastorpstephens

My chaplaincy training is going well. I have been blessed with a great instructor and I am working with some wonderful chaplains and fellow students. The program is very enjoyable and educational. During our classroom activities this week, we explored … Continue reading →

Posted in chaplaincy training program, Christianity, Church, faith, God has a plan for you, Hebrews 13:20, patience, waiting on the Lord | Tagged chaplaincy training program, Christianity, faith, God, God will lead you, Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 13:21, Patience, prayer | Leave a comment

Healing and Growing a Little at a Time

Posted on October 24, 2015 by pastorpstephens

For my devotional reading today, I read Mark 8:22-26. It details for us Jesus healing a blind man. This particular healing by Christ is differs from others mentioned in the gospels. This one is progressive in nature rather than instantaneous. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, Healing, Mark 8:22, ministry work, patience, Philippians 1:6, spiritual growth | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Grief, healing, inspirational, Mark 8:22, ministry work, Patience, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

Break It Down – Don’t Worry

Posted on August 21, 2015 by pastorpstephens

This afternoon I am going to the hospital to have a a lithotripsy procedure. It is a process where a doctor uses sonic waves to blast and break up a kidney stone inside your kidney so that you can more … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, faith, God, Lithotripsy, Matthew 6:34, patience, religion | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Matthew 6:34, ministry work, Patience, religion, what is a lithotripsy, What to expect from a lithotripsy | Leave a comment