Tag Archives: Church

Expectations and Being or Not Being Discouraged

Posted on July 16, 2017 by pastorpstephens

We had our Vacation Bible School program this past week. A team of college age counselors came from a local summer camp and put on a program for us. They provided music, lessons, crafts and did a great job of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, diligence, Do Your Best, faith, Philippians 4:8, religion, Vacation Bible School, worry | Tagged Christianity, Church, diligence, faith, God, grandchildren, inspirational, ministry work, never forsaken, Patience, Philippians 4:8, Vacation Bible School, VBS | Leave a comment

Memorial Day 2017

Posted on May 26, 2017 by pastorpstephens

There’ll be hotdogs, hamburgers and soda pops, Yes, a long weekend is on its way, But before we start the celebration, There’s something I’d like to say. Let’s take a moment to remember That the freedoms we’ve all enjoyed Have … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, God, God's Love, Greater Love, John 15:13, Memorial Day, Poem, poetry | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God's Love, Greater Love, John 15:13, Memorial Day, Poem, poetry, support our troops | Leave a comment

Let’s Take a Walk

Posted on April 28, 2017 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I have been walking in the neighborhood several evenings each week for a couple of months now. I have really enjoyed the time and the talks we have shared. I look forward to going on our walks together. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, following Christ, Galatians 5:16, God, God is with Me, Psalm 1:1-3, religion, Take a Walk, Walk by Faith, Walk in Love, Walk the Dog, Walk with God, Walking with God | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, Galatians 5:16, God, inspirational, Psalm 1:1-3, religion, spiritual growth, Take a Walk, Walk by Faith, Walk the Dog | Leave a comment

Walking By Faith – God is With Me

Posted on March 11, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I was up early this morning reading from Isaiah chapter 41 and I was meditating on the truth and application of verse 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God is with Me, Isaiah 41:10, Our Redeemer, religion, Thankful for God's Word, the Bible, Walk by Faith | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, God, God is with Me, inspirational, Isaiah 41:10, ministry work, religion, Walk by Faith | Leave a comment

What to Do Today

Posted on March 4, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I slept in a little bit today and listened to the rain hitting against the window. I just laid there trying to think of what all might need to be done and then I remembered this verse from Psalm 118:24 … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God Loves Me, God will help you, God's Grace, grandchildren, Psalm 118:24, religion, wonderful wife | Tagged Being thankful, Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, God Loves Me, grandchildren, inspirational, Patience, Psalm 118:24, religion, running the race well, the Comfort of God, This is the day the Lord has made | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in ambassadors, Christianity, Church, faith, God, grandchildren, John 14:15, Neighbor, religion | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, grandchildren, inspirational, John 14:15, love one another, love your enemy, love your neighbor, ministry work, religion | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christianity, faith, God, God will help you, God's Love, God's Strength, Pleasing God, pruned by God, Psalm 139:23, religion, Search Me O God, the love of God | Tagged Christianity, Church, diligence, don't give up, faith, inspirational, Never cast out, never forsaken, Psalm 139:23, religion, Search Me O God, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

I Need a Job

Posted on December 17, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was at the park the other day and I saw a lady walking a beautiful, energetic puppy that must have been about 4 months old. I asked her if it was a Belgian Malinois and she replied that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Prepared, chaplaincy training program, Church, faith, God, God has a plan for you, Jeremiah 1:5, ministry work | Tagged Church, diligence, don't give up, faith, God, God has a plan for you, inspirational, Jeremiah 1:5, ministry work, religion | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Experiencing God's Presence, Good Neighbor, Good Samaritan, I don't like my church, Luke 10:25 - 37, Neighbor, Walk in Love | Tagged Being the Church, Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Presence, Good Neighbor, inspirational, Luke 10:25 - 37, ministry work, Sharing cool water, Witnessing | Leave a comment