Tag Archives: Christianity

Proverbs 20:7 How Fathers Can Bless Their Children

Posted on June 21, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Good morning, I thought I would do something different today and share my Father’s Day sermon on this blog. It is an honor and a blessing to share God’s Word with you one more time.  I hope you had a … Continue reading →

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Pass the Baton, Tell the Story

Posted on May 16, 2020 by pastorpstephens

A couple of nights each week, I serve as an on-call chaplain at a local hospital.  It is a great team to be a part of.  We work with some wonderful nurses, doctors and other staff and we get to … Continue reading →

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What Should I Do Now?

Posted on April 25, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I was asking someone the other day how they were doing during this time of “sheltering in place.”  They said that they and their family and friends were healthy physically and managing okay financially.  While they did not have any … Continue reading →

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Sheltering in Place

Posted on April 13, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I am pretty sure that I am not the only one experiencing just a little bit of cabin fever what with the “sheltering in place” we have been doing.  And I understand and I agree with the reasoning behind it.  … Continue reading →

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I Went to Heaven

Posted on April 12, 2020 by pastorpstephens

He is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed!  Happy Easter!  What a wonderful and glorious day it is as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior!  This week I have been writing a song to capture some of my … Continue reading →

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What’s Outside of the Frame?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I hope you are having a good day and I hope you know how much the Lord loves you!  I have taken part in more many video conferences and been on camera more in the last 2 weeks than I … Continue reading →

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If You’re Going to Be a Bear…

Posted on February 22, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I was thinking about my dad the other day; he passed away in 2006.  I was remembering some of the phrases and expressions he used.  One day he came to pick me up after football practice in high school.  He … Continue reading →

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Let’s Work Out Together!

Posted on February 15, 2020 by pastorpstephens

This morning I went to the gym to work out.  There is a small but not too small gym in our neighborhood community center next to the pool.  This morning I was there all by myself.  This is the first … Continue reading →

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That You May Be Comforted

Posted on January 31, 2020 by pastorpstephens

The other day in Bible study we were discussing topic of pain and suffering and the lesson was centered on one of my favorite passages of scripture, 2 Corinthians 1:2-4.  As Paul is writing to the Corinthians, he seeks to … Continue reading →

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The Difference between Empathy and Sympathy

Posted on January 25, 2020 by pastorpstephens

In a recent meeting at work, we were talking about providing good customer service and at some point, the conversation revolved around defining the difference between sympathy and empathy.  I have to say that sometimes the same words don’t always … Continue reading →

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