Category Archives: prayer

Giving Praise

Posted on January 23, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I was reading that wonderful passage again about Paul and Silas in prison in Acts (see Acts 16:16-34, you will be blessed!).  I love their praise in the midst of the prison.  They start praising and in the midst of … Continue reading →

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It’s Been So Long Since I Have Prayed

Posted on November 13, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was practicing the guitar earlier today and trying to put together just the right chords to a song I wrote a long time ago.  Funny, but I don’t think there are any chords to capture what my voice does … Continue reading →

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Fish Ponds and Quiet Time

Posted on September 26, 2014 by pastorpstephens

One recent Sunday afternoon I asked my 4 year old granddaughter Avery what they did in Sunday school that morning.  She replied, “We went to the fish pond.”  “What’s at the fish pond?” I asked.  “Fish” was her reply.  Avery … Continue reading →

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Putting Your Prayers to Work

Posted on July 19, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I visited with someone the other day that I had not seen in a while. We talked about how things were going and they were excited about the fact that this year was better than last year. The prior year … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Praise

Posted on February 21, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Psalm 118:1 “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.” It is a good day to praise The Lord and lift up a prayer of thanksgiving unto Him. So many times we pray for those … Continue reading →

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Truth in Advertising – Bad Fades

Posted on January 31, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I saw a haircut place the other day that had a sign that instead of advertising bald fades had a sign that said “Bad Fades – $8.”  I started to go in and ask them how much a good fade … Continue reading →

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Something Missing? Pray!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I had the pleasure of babysitting my two granddaughters while I was at home by myself on vacation.  It wasn’t really babysitting because their mom didn’t really have to go anywhere – the girls just wanted to come over and … Continue reading →

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Give It to the Lord

Posted on November 15, 2013 by pastorpstephens

It has been a busy week for a lot of people.  I have many friends with a whole lot on their plates right now.  I have some who are looking for new jobs, some who are battling against cancer and … Continue reading →

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Letters and Messages

Posted on November 2, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Every week I write letters to some men who are incarcerated.  I send them a general letter about stuff that is going on in my life and I include a copy of the sermon for that week.  Every week as … Continue reading →

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Do You Worry?

Posted on September 29, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Do you worry?  Worry is defined as a state of anxiety or unease in which one is allowing one’s mind to dwell on actual difficulty or potential troubles.  Although I would not say that my life is characterized by worry … Continue reading →

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