Tag Archives: Faith during hard times

You Don’t Have to Walk Alone

Posted on October 25, 2025 by pastorpstephens

A friend of mine and I were talking about music a while back and they suggested writing a song which speaks of the hope and health available to everyone, but especially for someone who may be struggling with a mental … Continue reading →

Posted in accountability partners, can't go on, dealing with depression, Dealing with grief, Don't give up, Ecclesiastes 4:9, God works through us, Uncategorized | Tagged 988, Christianity, dealing with depression, don't give up, Faith during hard times, God will help you, God's comfort, God's Strength, never forsaken | Leave a comment

Take Courage

Posted on July 12, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I spent three days this week in Kerrville serving as a chaplain along with some of my fellow chaplains from the state of Texas. I listened to a lot of stories and lifted up a lot of prayers for people … Continue reading →

Posted in A refuge, a stronghold, Christianity, Draw close to God, faith, Faith during hard times, God answers prayers, God Cares for You | Tagged Christianity, don't give up, faith, Faith during hard times, God Answers Prayer, God's Peace, God's Strength, ministry work | Leave a comment

Pray for Me

Posted on March 2, 2024 by pastorpstephens

I was chatting with someone in a parking lot the other day, just exchanging pleasantries about the weather. As we wrapped up our casual conversation, I asked them if I could pray for them. This person replied, “No, that’s not … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Colossians 4:2, Don't give up, Draw close to God, faith, Faith during hard times, God loves you, God will help you, prayer, Praying for Others | Tagged Christianity, Colossians 4:2, don't give up, Faith during hard times, God will help you, prayer, Praying for Others | Leave a comment

The Right Perspective

Posted on January 19, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel group we talked about dealing with the stresses and struggles that we all encounter in life. Our discussion centered around Bible passages that people find helpful during such times. Whenever I have stressful times or … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Count Your Blessings, Don't give up, Draw close to God, Faith during hard times, the right perspective | Tagged Christianity, Faith during hard times, God's Strength, Patience, Psalm 123:1, religion, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

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

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

Moving Forward

Posted on September 24, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I took a walk across an iron bridge at our chaplains’ conference this week which sits high above the Texas hill country. As you walk across the bridge, you can look out and behold some beautiful scenery of God’s creation. … Continue reading →

Posted in chaplaincy, chaplaincy training program, Christianity, Don't give up, Draw close to God, faith, God has a plan for you, God will help you, Matthew 14:22-23 | Tagged chaplaincy, chaplaincy training program, Christianity, faith, Faith during hard times, God will help you, Matthew 14:22-23, Move forward | Leave a comment

A Sad Song

Posted on May 25, 2022 by pastorpstephens

In the wake of the tragic and senseless loss of life yesterday in Uvalde, I have been overwhelmed by various emotions – sorrow and sadness and anger and outrage. There is so much that needs to be done, so much … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, faith, Faith during hard times, Grief, Grieving Together, Poem, poetry | Tagged Dealing with Grief, faith, Faith during hard times, Grief, Loss of Life, Uvalde | Leave a comment

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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Praying for Friends and Family

Posted on October 9, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I have many friends who serve in the medical field and in ministry in one capacity or another. They have all been on my heart this past week. I know the last 18 months or so have not been easy … Continue reading →

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