Tag Archives: don’t give up

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 →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God Seeks After Us, grandchildren, inspirational, Psalm 139:10, religion | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, God, grandchildren, inspirational, ministry work, never forsaken, psalm 139:7, You can't Hide | 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 →

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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

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 →

Posted in Christianity, Church, forgiveness, God, God Knows, God Loves Me, guilt and shame, Promises, Psalm 103:14, redeemed, religion | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, forgiveness, God, prayer, Psalm 103:14, religion | Leave a comment

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 →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on October 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

This past Wednesday night in our Bible study we were studying the letter to the church at Philadelphia. We spent a pretty good amount of time talking about verse 12 where Jesus is commending the saints at Philadelphia for their … Continue reading →

Posted in A New Name, Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Love, God's Strength, Revelation 3:12, The Church of Philadelphia | Tagged Christianity, don't give up, faith, God, inspirational, ministry work, religion, Revelation 3:12, spiritual growth, The Church of Philadelphia, What's in a Name | Leave a comment

An Old Junk Drawer

Posted on September 9, 2016 by pastorpstephens

It was just an old junk drawer Full of pictures, cards and files. I decided to go through it, I hadn’t looked at it in such a long while. I read kind words from family and friends And saw old … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 26, 2016 by pastorpstephens

The other day I found myself reading once again the words that the Lord gives to Joshua as he is about to take over the leadership of God’s people after the death of Moses. Although Joshua was mentored by Moses … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God, God's Strength, Joshua 1:9, Joshua takes over for Moses, prayer, religion | Tagged Be strong and courageous, Christianity, Church, diligence, don't give up, faith, grandchildren, inspirational, Joshua 1:9, Know His Will, ministry work, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

When I Feel Weak – A Prayer for Comfort

Posted on February 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I met a few people in the past month or so who are going through some difficult times. More than a few of them are worried that they will let someone down by admitting to the fear and anxiety they … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians 12:9, A prayer for Peace, Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God, God's Mercy, God's Strength, prayer, Psalm 103:14 | Tagged 2 Corinthians 12:9, Christianity, don't give up, faith, God, God's Strength, prayer, Psalm 103:14 | Leave a comment