Tag Archives: don’t give up

Let’s Not Lose Heart

Posted on May 5, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Last week I planted a Mountain Laurel in the back yard. I have been wanting to plant something like that for quite a while but I kept holding off. We used to have some very nice Hearty Bottle Brush shrubs/trees … Continue reading →

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Let Others Help

Posted on February 3, 2023 by pastorpstephens

The recent ice storm was not very kind to my trees. In fact, it was brutal. The freezing rain we endured several days in a row covered every branch and every leaf and just kept building and building through the … Continue reading →

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Pray at All Times and Never Give Up

Posted on January 28, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In chapel this week, we talked about prayer again and we talked about the importance of consistency in regard to our prayers. I believe that consistency in our prayer life is something that most Christians do not emphasize enough. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Approach with Confidence

Posted on January 20, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have had several conversations with different people over the years about the concept of prayer. And I have dialogued with many individuals who have respectfully stated that they saw no need for it and thought that Christians were wasting … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Draw close to God, faith, Faith during hard times, God answers prayers, God loves you, Hebrews 4:16, Help from God | Tagged Christianity, don't give up, faith, Faith during hard times, God Answers Prayer, prayer, Praying for Others, religion, Why pray | Leave a comment

Making Right Choices

Posted on March 19, 2022 by pastorpstephens

This week, I have been praying for some friends who have some decisions to make concerning school, jobs, and things of that nature. I have prayed for the Lord to lead them and guide them and help them make the … Continue reading →

Posted in doing the right thing, God has a plan for you, God will lead you, good choices | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, Genesis 2:15-17, God has a plan for you, God will help you, God will lead you, good advice, inspirational, Praying for Others, religion | Leave a comment

Do Not Grow Weary of Doing Good

Posted on January 22, 2022 by pastorpstephens

The latest Covid surge has really taken a toll on people who work in the healthcare and retail service industries. Many hospitals and other medical providers are having a hard time keeping up with the number of patients they serve … Continue reading →

Posted in can't go on, Christianity, Corona, Galatians 6:9, God Cares for You, God's comfort, God's Strength | Tagged Christianity, don't give up, Galatians 6:9, God's Strength, inspirational, love one another, religion | Leave a comment

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Happy New Year, I hope the New Year finds you enjoying the blessings, the peace and the joy of the Lord. I was speaking to someone this week and they shared with me how although it has been a long … Continue reading →

Posted in A refuge, a stronghold, Church, Faith during hard times, God loves you, Psalm 91:2 | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, God's Peace, Happy New Year, place of refuge, Psalm 91:2, religion | 2 Comments

Some Days

Posted on November 20, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I have really been enjoying my work as a chaplain at the hospital. We regularly talk with the patients we serve about the positive benefits of drawing and writing and how those activities can help us express and explore our … Continue reading →

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Jesus Comforts and Confronts Us

Posted on August 21, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Each week I get to lead a Bible study with some young children. Generally, we take turns reading some scriptures, reading a reflection on those scriptures and then sharing our thoughts on what we have read. The theme of the … Continue reading →

Posted in can't go on, Christianity, Don't give up, Draw close to God, Encouragement, Faith during hard times, Matthew 14:31, Trusting the Lord | Tagged Christianity, don't give up, faith, Faith during hard times, God will help you, inspirational, Matthew 14:31, religion, Trusting the Lord | Leave a comment

Get Recharged

Posted on August 7, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I had planned on mowing the yard the other evening but when I went to get the mower out of the garage, I noticed that the battery was not charged. I have an electric mower and I had forgotten to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, Draw close to God, faith, God's Strength, religion, Romans 15:13 | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, God's Strength, inspirational, ministry work, prayer, Recharge, religion, Romans 15:13 | Leave a comment