Tag Archives: faith

It’s a Good Day

Posted on April 28, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I had a good conversation with a stranger recently at a convenience store. I commented on the lovely weather we were experiencing and they agreed saying, “This is a good day.” They continued by saying, “Even if the weather turns … Continue reading →

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What’s a Life Map?

Posted on April 18, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I have been making a life map for a class that I am taking. A life map is meant to be a visual time line of key moments in your life. I have been writing down the dates and seasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Thankful, Christianity, Church, faith, God Cares for You, God Loves Me, God loves you, God's Love, Life Map | Tagged chaplaincy training program, Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, Faith during hard times, inspirational, Life Map, religion, Romans 8:28 | Leave a comment

Blessings from Above

Posted on April 7, 2019 by pastorpstephens

This week I was reading about the time when Jesus got into Simon Peter’s boat and asked Simon to push out from the shore so He could preach to the large crowd gathering there. Simon had fished all night and … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Christianity, Church, faith, forgiveness, Galatians 5:22, God Answers Prayer, James 1:17, Luke 5:1 | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, forgiveness, Galatians 5:22, God's Love, inspirational, James 1:17, Luke 5:1, religion | Leave a comment

What about Judging?

Posted on March 31, 2019 by pastorpstephens

One of my favorite passages contains one of the most misunderstood and misused verses in the whole Bible, “Judge not lest ye be judged.” This passage from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7 has been used by some … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, doing the right thing, Judge Not, Judge rightly, Matthew 7:1, Minding your own business, Trust in God | Tagged Are you judging me?, Christianity, Church, discernment, faith, God, good advice, hypocrite, inspirational, Judge Not, Matthew 7:1 | Leave a comment

This is a Good Day

Posted on February 24, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I hope that you had a great weekend and I hope that tomorrow when you wake up you are able to say, “This is a good day.” I have found that some days those words roll easily off of the … Continue reading →

Posted in can't go on, Christianity, Church, Draw close to God, God's Strength, Philippians 4:12, Philippians 4:13 | Tagged Christianity, faith, God's help, inspirational, ministry work, never forsaken, Philippians 4:12, Philippians 4:13, religion | 2 Comments

Count Your Blessings

Posted on February 10, 2019 by pastorpstephens

This past week I had a conversation with some kids and we got to talking about prayer. One of them who is about 11 years old shared with me that he likes to count his blessings when he prays. He … Continue reading →

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I Need Directions!

Posted on December 28, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I have been doing some chaplaincy work at a local medical facility that has a large campus with several buildings. During my first couple of weeks I got lost on more than one occasion. Luckily an understanding staff member provided … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Draw close to God, following Christ, God will lead you | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, God has a plan for you, God will lead you, good advice, ministry work, Psalm 119:105 | Leave a comment

All the Right Moves

Posted on December 20, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We went to see the granddaughter’s Christmas dance recital last week and it was a lot of fun. The girls looked beautiful and did a great job. We are so proud of them! I just wish my pictures would have … Continue reading →

Posted in All the right moves, Christianity, Church, following Christ, grandchildren, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:2, ministry work | Tagged All the right moves, Christianity, Church, faith, God, grandchildren, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:2, inspirational, Let's Dance, ministry work, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

Preparing for the Day

Posted on December 15, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We have had some cold weather the last couple of weeks and I really don’t care for it. I am ready for the weather to change. I was totally caught by surprise the other day and left for the office … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Prepared, Best Dressed, Christianity, Colossians 3:12 - 14, God's Love, good advice | Tagged Be kind tenderhearted, Best Dressed, Christianity, Church, Colossians 3:12, Colossians 3:13, faith, God's Love, inspirational, It's cold outside, ministry work | Leave a comment

Get Up Close

Posted on December 5, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I was in a meeting the other day that was taking place in a large conference room. Someone stepped forward to speak and they had a power point presentation that went along with their subject. Each slide had a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in busy schedule, Christianity, Church, Draw close to God, faith, following Christ, inspirational, John 1:1, John 1:14, Matthew 25:40, Psalm 22:3 | Tagged busy schedule, Christianity, Church, don't give up, Draw close to God, faith, God, In His Word, inspirational, John 1:1, Matthew 25:40, Psalm 22:3, religion, running the race well | Leave a comment