Tag Archives: Christianity

Finishing a Task

Posted on March 19, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have received my grades for my final two classes.  I received an A in both of them and have now fulfilled the requirements needed to receive my Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. … Continue reading →

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2 Year Check up Following L4 and L5 Fusion

Posted on March 12, 2013 by pastorpstephens

This week it has been two years since my back surgery.  My back is feeling very good.  Yesterday I went to a local recreation center and played full court basketball for 2.5 hours with guys who ranged from 16 to … Continue reading →

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What Does Tomorrow Bring?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by pastorpstephens

My week has been very busy.  A friend of mine passed away last week so I have spent my time visiting the family, ministering to them, and preparing for the funeral which was on Monday.  The man was older and … Continue reading →

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The Moon is Following Me

Posted on February 19, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I am very blessed that my two granddaughters live just 4 houses away.  We get to visit on a very regular basis.  Last weekend I was walking my three year old granddaughter Avery home in the evening and she pointed … Continue reading →

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Consistency in Prayer

Posted on January 27, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have some family and friends for whom I pray every week.  There are some specific needs that I lift up to the Lord and I also pray that in general these loved ones will be strong physically, mentally, emotionally … Continue reading →

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Feeling Anxious

Posted on January 14, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have started the last two classes associated with the Masters program that I am pursuing.  Just 8 more weeks and I will be finished.  I feel like a rat running around in a maze.  I know that I am … Continue reading →

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Expecting a Harvest

Posted on January 6, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I survived another all-night session on New Year’s Eve with the youth group.  I got back home the next day and went to bed about 9:30 am and slept until 2:00 pm and then went to bed at about 10:00 … Continue reading →

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How To Make Godly Decisions

Posted on December 31, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Psalm 119:66   Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.  As I have said before, when I was growing up I was not somebody you would consider “churched.”  I did not grow up in a home … Continue reading →

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He Came to Bless Us All – Christmas Eve Message 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by pastorpstephens

It is Christmas Eve and one of the traditions in my family is that we will gather together at my father-in-law’s home and open presents from aunts and uncles and all the cousins.  Following that we will return to our … Continue reading →

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Twas the Night Before Christmas 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by pastorpstephens

‘Twas the week before Christmas and everyone’s heart Was broken and sad for families torn apart. Questions without answers, for who could have guessed That grief stricken parents would soon lay their children to rest. Presents unwrapped still sit by … Continue reading →

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