Category Archives: prayer

Prayer Can Bring You Peace

Posted on September 7, 2024 by pastorpstephens

I heard someone bemoaning certain issues the other day and after a while they concluded “All we can do is pray.” Over the years I have heard that phrase a lot and I think that there is a general misunderstanding … Continue reading →

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Pray for Me

Posted on March 2, 2024 by pastorpstephens

I was chatting with someone in a parking lot the other day, just exchanging pleasantries about the weather. As we wrapped up our casual conversation, I asked them if I could pray for them. This person replied, “No, that’s not … Continue reading →

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A Reason to Rejoice

Posted on February 9, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week in chapel, we talked about a passage of scripture from Philippians chapter 4. Paul is writing to the church and he gives Christians a couple of very important exhortations, “Rejoice always… and don’t worry.” I find it interesting … Continue reading →

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Praying Expectantly

Posted on September 29, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have a couple of things that I have been in prayer about this week for a couple of different people. Both of them asked me to lift up a request for them. While the requests were unspoken, I know … Continue reading →

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Pray at All Times and Never Give Up

Posted on January 28, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In chapel this week, we talked about prayer again and we talked about the importance of consistency in regard to our prayers. I believe that consistency in our prayer life is something that most Christians do not emphasize enough. Jesus … Continue reading →

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My Easter Morning Prayer

Posted on April 17, 2022 by pastorpstephens

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for this beautiful day. We thank thank you for the sunlight and the warmth it brings. We thank you most of all for your Son, Jesus Christ, the light of the world. As our Lord … Continue reading →

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As I Prayed

Posted on April 8, 2022 by pastorpstephens

This week, a group of friends and I went on a prayer and meditation walk in a local church garden. After a time of much prayer, I started noticing and really appreciating all of the beautiful things around me. … Continue reading →

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A Bedtime Prayer

Posted on February 25, 2022 by pastorpstephens

This week I have been reviewing some old folders and trying to clean up my study a little bit. I came across this poem that I wrote about ten years ago. I thought I would share it with you. A … Continue reading →

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Lord Bless My Family

Posted on May 21, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Lord bless my family, Be with them today; Walk close beside them, Lead them on their way. Hold their hand in every valley, Help them climb each hill; Guide them and protect them, Help them do Your will. And while … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Praise

Posted on February 2, 2021 by pastorpstephens

During the beginning of the quarantine last year, I set some goals for myself. One of my goals was to improve my Spanish. I have been listening to Spanish podcasts every day, regularly reading my Spanish Bible and writing in … Continue reading →

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