Category Archives: prayer

Praying for Counsel and Courage

Posted on April 23, 2012 by pastorpstephens

This past week I must have had my counseling hat on.  I talked to four different people about decisions and plans they are currently making which will impact them for the next several years.  The discussions covered various areas like … Continue reading →

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Which Way Will You Go? Will You Listen?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by pastorpstephens

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.”  Proverbs 12:15  There was a young man moving away and going to off to college.  An older friend of … Continue reading →

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The Lord is Near to all who Call

Posted on November 2, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I was headed back home at the end of a long day.  I was about 34 miles away from home and my gas tank was running low.  According to the info on my odometer, I had enough gas in the … Continue reading →

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Week 27 – Back Surgery Aches and Pains in the Middle of the Night

Posted on September 13, 2011 by pastorpstephens

It has been 6 months since my surgery and I hope that next week my doctor will let me begin to jog, start physical therapy and begin to lift some light weights.  This week I am travelling for my work.  … Continue reading →

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Week 23 – How to handle a Busy Schedule, The Life of a Bivocational Pastor Schedule

Posted on August 17, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I hope that this day finds you doing well and being blessed.  My back is doing fine.  It has been 23 weeks since my back surgery and I am feeling very well.  I was speaking to someone in the office … Continue reading →

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Week 22 – There is One who can calm your storms

Posted on August 9, 2011 by pastorpstephens

The past couple of weeks I have met several people who have been dealing with some very serious situations in their lives.  Some of the situations they have been dealing with have come upon suddenly and some of them have … Continue reading →

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Week 21 – God exceeds expectations…even with kidney stones!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by pastorpstephens

My back is doing very well and has not been troubling me at all.  But that is not to say I have not had my share of trouble.  This weekend definitely had its share.  It was a very interesting weekend.  … Continue reading →

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Week 20 – I’m Hard of Listening – not Hard of Hearing!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by pastorpstephens

The past week was a good one in many respects.  I was able to spend time with family and friends and I accomplished a lot.  Physically I felt fine except for Saturday evening.  The top of my right foot hurt; … Continue reading →

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Week 17 – I finally get to Exercise following my back surgery!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last week I was finally able to get on the treadmill and begin a regular routine of exercise for the first time since my laminectomy and spinal fusion.  My doctor has been very cautious about letting me do any walking … Continue reading →

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Week 16 – Wearing a Smaller Brace brings Bigger Challenges

Posted on June 28, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last week was my 3.5 month check up following my laminectomy and the fusion of my L4 and L5 vertebrae.  My check up went well as I reported last week and the doctor not only allowed me to begin a … Continue reading →

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