Tag Archives: Christianity

Words of Encouragement

Posted on February 11, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I had a question on my mind last week that I had been praying about for several days.  I was wanting some clarity and confirmation on something.  At the end of the week I received a letter from someone I … Continue reading →

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Growing Older but Growing Stronger

Posted on February 1, 2018 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters came over to visit the other day while I was working out on my Total Gym.  Haley, who is 6, asked, “Papaw why don’t you just do pushups?”  Her older sister Avery who is 8 spoke up and … Continue reading →

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Something Special

Posted on January 13, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I went to get my haircut this morning and the lady who was cutting it asked me if I had anything special planned this weekend.  I told her that I did; we have some friends coming over Sunday after church. … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on January 5, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We took the dogs for a walk the other day and Lauren and the girls went with us.  I love going walking with Marta and the girls.  It provides a good opportunity to visit and just be together.  I took … Continue reading →

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Given with Love

Posted on December 16, 2017 by pastorpstephens

The other day the granddaughters came over for a little while and they colored and drew some pictures.  Haley, the youngest one who is six, colored a special picture for Marta and me and signed it “Love Haley.”  Our refrigerator … 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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I Started Running Again

Posted on October 14, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I started playing basketball on Tuesday nights again for the last couple of weeks and it has been fun.  I haven’t played in over a year due to a leg injury.  Most of the guys who I am playing with … Continue reading →

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Some Things Should Be Let Go

Posted on September 30, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I attended the funeral yesterday for one of my friends  named Steve.  I’ve had a lot of good memories and good stories come to my mind this week about Steve. A good person always leaves you with a lot of … 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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