Tag Archives: Christianity

If You Only Knew

Posted on May 11, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This morning, I was going through an old folder of songs and poems that I have written over the years. I ran across one from a few years ago and made a few slight revisions. If You Only Knew How … Continue reading →

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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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Walking in Unity

Posted on February 16, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week I am preaching on the last part of the High Priestly Prayer in John 17; the part in which Jesus prays for you and me. I am always amazed that on the night that He would be betrayed, … Continue reading →

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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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The Right Perspective

Posted on January 19, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel group we talked about dealing with the stresses and struggles that we all encounter in life. Our discussion centered around Bible passages that people find helpful during such times. Whenever I have stressful times or … Continue reading →

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Looking to Serve

Posted on January 6, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week I was honored to speak at a memorial service for a faithful member of our church who passed at the age of 99 years old named Alice. Alice was saved at age 14 and from that point forward, … Continue reading →

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Loving Life

Posted on December 16, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I was talking with someone this week about a mutual friend of ours who has gone on to be with the Lord. This person was, still is, and will always be very dear to us. We laughed and smiled as … Continue reading →

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Weeping with Those Who Weep

Posted on December 1, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Over the years, many people have asked me for suggestions on what to say when they offer support and condolences to others in a time of loss. And while I do have some thoughts and suggestions on what is helpful … Continue reading →

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“I Am Your Ticket”

Posted on November 18, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I went to Italy for 10 days for an early celebration of our 39th wedding anniversary.  It was an awesome experience being in the large, grand, beautiful churches which have been built in Rome and throughout Italy. Below … Continue reading →

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On the Path

Posted on October 29, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week in chapel our scripture came from Proverbs 3. This psalm includes one of the very first bible verses that I ever memorized – Proverbs 3:5-6. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not … Continue reading →

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