Tag Archives: faith

Given with Love

Posted on December 16, 2017 by pastorpstephens

The other day the granddaughters came over for a little while and they colored and drew some pictures. Haley, the youngest one who is six, colored a special picture for Marta and me and signed it “Love Haley.” Our refrigerator … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Christianity, Church, God Loves Me, God's Love, good gifts, grandchildren | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God's Love for you, grandchildren, inspirational, religion, Romans 5:8 | Leave a comment

A Fresh Start

Posted on November 18, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I saw the movie “A dog’s life” the other day. I enjoyed it. It wasn’t quite as sad as “Old Yeller” or “My dog Skip.” When I watched “My Dog Skip” I was at home by myself. I cried like … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Filled with Grace, forgiveness, God will help you, Hebrews 9:27, ministry work, missions, witnessing | Tagged Being the Church, Church, faith, forgiveness, God, Hebrews 9:27, inspirational, redeemed, religion, Witnessing | Leave a comment

Happy Veterans Day 2017

Posted on November 11, 2017 by pastorpstephens

Today we stop to share our thanks For your service to our land, You gladly put on the uniform, Took your oath and took a stand. We are grateful for your courage, You, who chose to sacrifice and give, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, God, Happy Veterans Day, Love | Tagged Church, faith, God, Happy Veterans Day, inspirational, poetry, sacrifice | Leave a comment

The San Antonio Rescue Mission – A Safe Place

Posted on November 4, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I had the opportunity to speak at the San Antonio Rescue Mission last night. My friend Bill who has volunteered at the mission for 17 years and is on the Board of Directors invited me. The mission has been providing … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Good Works, Love your brother, ministry work, missions, religion, Volunteer Work | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Praying for Others, religion, San Antonio Rescue Mission | Leave a comment

I Started Running Again

Posted on October 14, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I started playing basketball on Tuesday nights again for the last couple of weeks and it has been fun. I haven’t played in over a year due to a leg injury. Most of the guys who I am playing with … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 9:24, Christianity, faith, following Christ, God | Tagged 1 Corinthians 9:24, basketball, Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, priorities, religion, running the race well | Leave a comment

Some Things Should Be Let Go

Posted on September 30, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I attended the funeral yesterday for one of my friends named Steve. I’ve had a lot of good memories and good stories come to my mind this week about Steve. A good person always leaves you with a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Ephesians 4:31, faith, God, good advice, Let Go of Anger, Lost a Good Friend, Saw Horses and Yellow Jackets | Tagged Christianity, Church, Ephesians 4:31, faith, God, good advice, good friends, inspirational, Patience, religion, running the race well, Saw Horses and Yellow Jackets | Leave a comment

Where Will I Be in Five Years

Posted on September 15, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I have been involved in interviewing candidates for a couple of different jobs during the last month. One of our interview questions had to do with where the candidate did NOT want to be in the next 5 years. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Flexible, Christianity, Church, faith, God, God has a plan for you, Planning, Planning for the Future, Proverbs 20:24, religion | Tagged Be Flexible, Christianity, faith, God has a plan for you, ministry work, Planning, Proverbs 20:24, religion | Leave a comment

Let Your Light Shine

Posted on September 5, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I had been noticing for a while that one of the three shades in the light fixture in the guest bathroom looked different than the other two. As I am a little bit color blind I told Marta I must … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Love, Good Works | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, Good Works, inspirational, Matthew 5:16, ministry work, religion | Leave a comment

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