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You Don’t Have to Walk Alone

Posted on October 25, 2025 by pastorpstephens

A friend of mine and I were talking about music a while back and they suggested writing a song which speaks of the hope and health available to everyone, but especially for someone who may be struggling with a mental … Continue reading →

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Do Not Forget

Posted on September 26, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I was watching a cartoon with the granddaughters a few years ago which explored the question, “Where does night come from?” As the characters began to discuss the possibilities and search out the answer, I asked the girls if they … Continue reading →

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We Have Everything We Need

Posted on July 6, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week in chapel we looked at a passage from 2 Peter 1:3-4. It is a wonderful passage which speaks to the fact that God, through His divine power, has given us everything we need for godly living. I love … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Words

Posted on October 15, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This past week I was blessed with the honor of officiating a memorial service for a co-worker. This individual was well-loved by all the staff and the patients they served at the hospital. Throughout the week, as I visited with … Continue reading →

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Become a Fighter

Posted on February 25, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week I have been preparing for a memorial service for a friend. My friend and I often talked about the joy he experienced during his youth while training as a boxer. My friend was a fighter and like anyone … Continue reading →

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Baseball Cards and Bicycle Spokes

Posted on September 17, 2022 by pastorpstephens

Here is a poem/song I have been working on this morning. It’s not quite finished yet. But it’s a start. Baseball Cards and Bicycle Spokes We put baseball cards in our bicycle spokes Played kick the can and told “knock … Continue reading →

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My First Haiku

Posted on September 20, 2021 by pastorpstephens

The triple degree temperatures in Central Texas have inspired me to write my first haiku: Summer sun shining Scorching more than just the lawn Autumn needs to fall.  

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Friends that Don’t Go Places

Posted on April 6, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Friends that Don’t Go Places (to the tune of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places”) You can tell by our roots We still telecommute And yes, we do our own hair. Meeting on Zoom, Alone in our room, I wear … Continue reading →

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Quiet Time

Posted on October 4, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I hope that you were able to spend some time alone with God in prayer and in His word this week.  For me, I find that I have to really guard my quiet time because if I do not, something … Continue reading →

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Lessons I Have Learned from My Dogs

Posted on May 2, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Our household isn’t as full now as it has been over the years.  Although the kids and grandkids live pretty close by, most days it’s just the wife and me in the house.  And the dogs.  I’ve had more time … Continue reading →

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