Tag Archives: Church

Making the Most of Each Opportunity

Posted on February 16, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I heard that there is a cold front coming so I took the dogs on a walk earlier than usual today.  Although the weather was still pleasant, I could tell by the dark clouds on the horizon that this time … 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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A Fresh Start

Posted on November 18, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I saw the movie “A dog’s life” the other day.  I enjoyed it.  It wasn’t quite as sad as “Old Yeller” or “My dog Skip.”  When I watched “My Dog Skip” I was at home by myself.  I cried like … Continue reading →

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Happy Veterans Day 2017

Posted on November 11, 2017 by pastorpstephens

Today we stop to share our thanks For your service to our land, You gladly put on the uniform, Took your oath and took a stand.   We are grateful for your courage, You, who chose to sacrifice and give, … 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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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on September 5, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I had been noticing for a while that one of the three shades in the light fixture in the guest bathroom looked different than the other two. As I am a little bit color blind I told Marta I must … Continue reading →

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