Tag Archives: Christianity

Out of the Storm

Posted on January 12, 2020 by pastorpstephens

This week I finished cleaning out the garage.  I had started cleaning it last summer and reorganized it a little bit, but I still had a lot of junk stored in there and I never finished the  job.  There was … Continue reading →

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Counting Blessings, My Cup Runneth Over!

Posted on December 27, 2019 by pastorpstephens

On Christmas day, Marta and I spent some time with family.  We were able to visit with Marta’s parents and all of our kids and our grandkids.  And of course, we exchanged some gifts.  I got some wonderful gifts, new … Continue reading →

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Hope Through God’s Word

Posted on November 22, 2019 by pastorpstephens

This week I am starting to work on a short devotional about hope that I have been asked to share at a local hospital.   I have been praying and studying some scriptures which speak about hope.  So many of my … Continue reading →

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Seasoned with Salt

Posted on October 20, 2019 by pastorpstephens

We should all be mindful of the importance not only of what we say but also the importance of how we say it.    One of my favorite Bible verses in that regard is Colossians 4:6.  Paul tells the church: Colossians … Continue reading →

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The One Who Writes in Dust

Posted on October 5, 2019 by pastorpstephens

They brought the woman to Him, And threw her at His feet. They demanded to know His judgment, And anticipated His defeat. She had been caught in the very act, And by her own actions stood condemned. And now the … Continue reading →

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A Little More Time

Posted on September 1, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I visited with someone recently who has received a tough medical prognosis.  Their condition is terminal and unless the Lord intervenes, they may not live to see the end of this year.  As I visited with them about the things … Continue reading →

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Truth and Love

Posted on August 10, 2019 by pastorpstephens

This past week I have been reading through the epistle of 1 John.  It is a wonderful letter and I encourage you to read through it as well.  I really appreciate the way John reminds the church that we are … Continue reading →

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Why I Think Jesus Is God

Posted on August 3, 2019 by pastorpstephens

Someone recently asked me why I think that Jesus is God.  Let me first say that I believe that the Bible teaches the concept of the Trinity even though it may not use the word “trinity” to describe the concept.  … Continue reading →

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This is the Day

Posted on July 27, 2019 by pastorpstephens

This morning the granddaughters and I took the dogs for a walk.  It was a beautiful morning and not too hot yet.  I love going for a walk with the girls.  I know that pretty soon they will be growing … Continue reading →

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The Father of All Comfort

Posted on July 21, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I was talking with someone last week and they were reflecting on a difficult time they faced years ago.  They spoke of how tough it was to make it through each day and how they know that God helped them … Continue reading →

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