Tag Archives: Christianity

On the Path

Posted on October 29, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week in chapel our scripture came from Proverbs 3. This psalm includes one of the very first bible verses that I ever memorized – Proverbs 3:5-6. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not … Continue reading →

Posted in All the right moves, Being Blessed, Christianity, Church, Don't give up, Draw close to God, faith, Proverbs 3:5-6 | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, give a testimony, On the right path, Proverbs 3:5 - 6 | Leave a comment

Praying Expectantly

Posted on September 29, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have a couple of things that I have been in prayer about this week for a couple of different people. Both of them asked me to lift up a request for them. While the requests were unspoken, I know … Continue reading →

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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on September 16, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel class we talked about one of my favorite passages, Matthew 5:15-16. I love the instruction and the encouragement we find in these verses. This passage comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It follows the … Continue reading →

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One Who Intercedes for Us

Posted on September 9, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In the past couple of weeks, I have spoken with several people who are facing some major changes or obstacles that were completely unexpected. Several have expressed that they have been praying but because they are still reeling from what … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Don't give up, Draw close to God, Faith during hard times, God's comfort, God's Love, Meeting our Needs, Romans 8:26, The Helper | Tagged Christianity, Faith during hard times, inspirational, Our Helper, prayer, Praying for Others, Romans 8:26, the Holy Spirit | Leave a comment

The Presence of Our Heavenly Father

Posted on August 26, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In our chapel class this week, we talked about Psalm 121. It begins with the writer saying, “I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Draw close to God, faith, God is with Me, God will help you, Psalm 121:2, Psalm 122:1 | Tagged bad plans, Christianity, Draw close to God, God is with Me, God will help you, God's Strength, good advice, Meet me by the bicycle rack | Leave a comment

A Back to School Prayer

Posted on August 20, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week my daughter sent me some pictures of our granddaughters as they headed off for the first day of school – they are both in junior high. They were excited to go back and see their friends. I spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, faith, God answers prayers, grandchildren, Poem, poetry | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, grandchildren, Intercessory Prayer, Poem | Leave a comment

Let Him Increase

Posted on July 28, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I hope you are doing well and feeling healthy and strong in all aspects. I hope that this week you have felt God’s presence and been blessed with the peace of mind that only He can provide. I experienced such … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Draw close to God, faith, John 3:30, quiet time | Tagged Christianity, faith, God's Peace, God's Strength, John 3:30, The peace of God, The presence of God | Leave a comment

Still Waters

Posted on July 22, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Over the years as a chaplain, I have served many individuals who for one reason or another have difficulty expressing themselves with words. Some people are just a bit shy and more reserved than others. Some have experienced past trauma … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, chaplaincy, Christianity, encouraging others, faith, inspirational, Poem, poetry, Proverbs 20:5 | Tagged chaplaincy, Christianity, Church, faith, friendship, Patience, Poem, poetry, Proverbs 20:5 | Leave a comment

The Vine and the Branches

Posted on July 8, 2023 by pastorpstephens

As I was looking through some notes this week, I ran across a brief snippet for a song that I wrote down with the intent of going back and revisiting it later. It is based on the scripture of John … Continue reading →

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The Pace of the Project

Posted on June 9, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week I have been trying to follow up on some snippets of songs and poems that I have started in the past but which are not yet finished. Somedays it seems like I wake up and I have a … Continue reading →

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