Tag Archives: Christianity

Dialogue not a Debate

Posted on February 24, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I played basketball at the park today for about an hour with a couple of guys in their early twenties. When we finished playing we talked for about 45 minutes. We started off talking about struggles and victories in basketball … Continue reading →

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Show Your Love

Posted on February 18, 2017 by pastorpstephens

My oldest granddaughter Avery who is 7 years old came by the other day and she gave me a letter with a picture in it. It was a picture of her and me holding hands and it said “I love … Continue reading →

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Do Your Best

Posted on February 6, 2017 by pastorpstephens

My dad used to always encourage me to do my best. He would say, “Son, if you are playing a basketball game and you don’t leave the game with at least three fouls, you probably didn’t play hard enough. You … Continue reading →

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He Knows Our Frame

Posted on January 28, 2017 by pastorpstephens

One of my favorite Bible verses and one that I share quite frequently is Psalm 103:14. It is a psalm in which David is reminding himself of all the blessings he receives from God. It can be helpful to make … Continue reading →

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Tending the Garden

Posted on January 15, 2017 by pastorpstephens

We had some rain this week and I tried to take advantage of the soft ground and get out in the back yard and pull some weeds out of the garden. Even though it is winter, a few have popped … Continue reading →

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The Truth of Christmas Songs

Posted on December 24, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I love the songs of Christmas. As a kid growing up I did not spend a lot of time in church. What I learned about God, heaven, and Jesus I picked up mostly in Vacation Bible School and I learned … Continue reading →

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Offering Water

Posted on December 4, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I had a good conversation with somebody the other day in a parking lot about church. They told me they never really felt like they experienced “God’s presence” in the few times they went to church. They said the only … Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares on Him

Posted on November 20, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Over the years I have been blessed to visit with and listen to people in nursing homes, hospital rooms, and even parking lots. And it has been a gift to see the healing that begins as people unpack some of … Continue reading →

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He Looks for Us

Posted on November 10, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I went for a walk on Saturday morning. About halfway through, our walk was interrupted by distant shouts of “I see ‘em. I see em!” I looked up to see two little blondies turn the corner of the … Continue reading →

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I Met with Jesus in a Parking Lot

Posted on November 3, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I met with Jesus at a gas station early this morning. I know it sounds a little crazy, but the truth is, He was there. So was a guy I’m going to call Fred. As a matter of fact, Fred … Continue reading →

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