Category Archives: religion

Making Plans

Posted on April 21, 2018 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I went walking with the girls the other day and they were excitedly talking about the trip to Florida that our entire family has planned for this summer. Haley who is 6 has been doing a daily count … Continue reading →

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Write Something New

Posted on March 24, 2018 by pastorpstephens

Took this picture of the granddaughters last weekend when we went to the mall. They ended up spending the night with us and we had a great time. At one point we played a game called “Finish the Story.” One … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God has a plan for you, Hebrews 12:2, inspirational, religion, Write a New Story | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, grandchildren, Hebrews 12:2, inspirational, running the race well, Turn Things Around, Write a New Story | Leave a comment

Gaining New Strength

Posted on February 23, 2018 by pastorpstephens

Our church started a new ministry on Thursday this week. We had a gospel sing-a-long at an assisted living center not far from our church. We had a great time singing, praying together and visiting with the residents who live … Continue reading →

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Wherever You Are

Posted on December 2, 2017 by pastorpstephens

Our granddaughters Avery and Haley came by the other day to play Hide and Seek. Avery, who just turned 8 told me, “Pawpaw we are ready to play Hide and Seek. And this time we aren’t going to fall for … Continue reading →

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The San Antonio Rescue Mission – A Safe Place

Posted on November 4, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I had the opportunity to speak at the San Antonio Rescue Mission last night. My friend Bill who has volunteered at the mission for 17 years and is on the Board of Directors invited me. The mission has been providing … Continue reading →

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Where Will I Be in Five Years

Posted on September 15, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I have been involved in interviewing candidates for a couple of different jobs during the last month. One of our interview questions had to do with where the candidate did NOT want to be in the next 5 years. The … Continue reading →

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Expectations and Being or Not Being Discouraged

Posted on July 16, 2017 by pastorpstephens

We had our Vacation Bible School program this past week. A team of college age counselors came from a local summer camp and put on a program for us. They provided music, lessons, crafts and did a great job of … Continue reading →

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Let’s Take a Walk

Posted on April 28, 2017 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I have been walking in the neighborhood several evenings each week for a couple of months now. I have really enjoyed the time and the talks we have shared. I look forward to going on our walks together. … Continue reading →

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Taste and See

Posted on March 19, 2017 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters had a sleepover the other night which means several things. It means we had a lot of fun and it also means that Papaw and Nana did not get nearly enough sleep. I got up Saturday morning about … Continue reading →

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Walking By Faith – God is With Me

Posted on March 11, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I was up early this morning reading from Isaiah chapter 41 and I was meditating on the truth and application of verse 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am … Continue reading →

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