Tag Archives: Christianity

Learning A Lot in My Chaplaincy Training

Posted on November 7, 2015 by pastorpstephens

My chaplaincy training is going well. I have been blessed with a great instructor and I am working with some wonderful chaplains and fellow students.  The program is very enjoyable and educational.  During our classroom activities this week, we explored … Continue reading →

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Healing and Growing a Little at a Time

Posted on October 24, 2015 by pastorpstephens

For my devotional reading today, I read Mark 8:22-26.  It details for us Jesus healing a blind man.  This particular healing by Christ is differs from others mentioned in the gospels.  This one is progressive in nature rather than instantaneous.  … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Work Do You Do?

Posted on October 15, 2015 by pastorpstephens

This week I started my Chaplaincy Training program. The program will include 100 hours of classroom instruction and 300 hours of clinical service in a local hospital. On Monday I met with my instructor and the other students in my … Continue reading →

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Advice and Consultation

Posted on October 11, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Proverbs 15:22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated, but with many counselors they succeed. I love the wisdom and instruction we find in God’s word. I was reminded of this verse from Proverbs a couple of times this week. One instance … Continue reading →

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Post Op Experience after Surgery for recurrent peroneal tendon subluxation and torn superior peroneal retinaculum

Posted on September 7, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I recently had sugery for recurrent peroneal tendon subluxation and a torn superior peroneal retinaculum.  I had severely sprained my left ankle a few times over the years playing basketball and I fell again in February this year.  Apparently all … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Today

Posted on September 4, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Lord, it’s early in the morning And I’m still awake, Thinking about people who are in situations That are so hard to take. Friends who have been in and out of the hospital For such a very long time, With … Continue reading →

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What is recurrent peroneal tendon subluxation? Oh, I need ankle surgery!

Posted on August 27, 2015 by pastorpstephens

So yesterday was my birthday and I turned 52 years old.  To finish the celebration properly today I am going in to have surgery for recurrent peroneal tendon subluxation and a torn superior peroneal retinaculum.  I am having surgery on … Continue reading →

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Break It Down – Don’t Worry

Posted on August 21, 2015 by pastorpstephens

This afternoon I am going to the hospital to have a a lithotripsy procedure.  It is a process where a doctor uses sonic waves to blast and break up a kidney stone inside your kidney so that you can more … Continue reading →

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A Protector and Deliverer

Posted on August 14, 2015 by pastorpstephens

  We had a great time visiting my son Eric and his wife Amanda in St. Louis last week. While we were there Eric took us to the zoo. It is a wonderful place and admittance is free just like all the … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Something From His Table

Posted on August 9, 2015 by pastorpstephens

We stopped at Robbie’s Marina at mile marker 78 on the Overseas Highway back in April during our vacation to the Florida Keys. They have all kinds of things to do and see there. I noticed at one pier there … Continue reading →

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