Tag Archives: faith

Time to Fly

Posted on September 29, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I took this first picture when we were visiting the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. They have a lot of great things to see and one of my favorite exhibits was the Aquarium’s Butterfly Garden. They had several different types of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, God has a plan for you, religion, Romans 12:6, spiritual gifts | Tagged Blue Morpho, Christianity, Church, faith, God, inspirational, joy, ministry work, religion, Romans 12:6, sharing your faith, spiritual gifts, spiritual growth, Tennessee Aquarium, Witnessing | Leave a comment

Make the Call

Posted on September 22, 2016 by pastorpstephens

A couple of weeks ago I had to get a new phone. Unfortunately as a result I lost all the phone numbers of friends and family members that I had collected over the years. I am slowly rebuilding them. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God's Mercy, God's Phone Number, Jeremiah 33:3, prayer, religion, Talk to God | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, Jeremiah 33:3, prayer, religion, Talk to God | Leave a comment

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

Tuned Up and Tuned In

Posted on August 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I have been practicing the guitar now for a couple of years. I don’t know that I am at the point yet where I would say that “I am playing it” but I play at it and I practice regularly. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God's Standards, God's Word, good advice, Psalm 119:9, reading the Bible, Walking with God | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Standards, God's Word, inspirational, playing guitar, Psalm 119:9, reading the Bible, religion, tuning the guitar | Leave a comment

Going Out and Coming In

Posted on July 30, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was at work the other day and someone from another department came by looking for a coworker who had been in a meeting all morning. “I think he’s still in that meeting,” someone said. Another person piped up, “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Coming In, faith, God, God Knows, Going Out, Psalm 121:8, religion, The Lord Knows our Location | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, Going Out and Coming In, inspirational, Psalm 121:8, religion | Leave a comment

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on July 23, 2016 by pastorpstephens

There is a wonderful hymn called “Great is Thy Faithfulness” which is a beautiful song to sing, to hear and to use to worship our God who is indeed great in His faithfulness. That song has been on my mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Thankful, can't go on, Christianity, Church, faith, God, Lamentations 3:22, Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Mercy, Great is Thy Faithfulness, Lamentations 3:23, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

Praying For Others

Posted on June 28, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I have various friends who are going through some difficult times right now. They could use some extra prayers. I know that when I have experienced tough seasons and difficult times, I have been strengthened by the prayers and kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Ephesians 6:18, faith, God, God's Grace, God's Peace, inspirational, Intercessory Prayer, prayer, Praying for Others, religion | Tagged Christianity, Difficult times, Ephesians 6:18, faith, God, inspirational, Intercessory Prayer, prayer, Praying for Others, religion | 2 Comments

Happy Father’s Day 2016

Posted on June 19, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I hope you enjoy a Happy Father’s Day. I know I will. Most of the family will be coming over after church for some hotdogs and hamburgers. I am looking forward to having a very good day. I do have … Continue reading →

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Grieving Together

Posted on June 13, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was on vacation last week and the wife and I got to take some needed days off and go do some fishing at the coast. We even were blessed to spend some time with the grandkids in the pool. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Christina Grimmie, Dealing with grief, faith, Galatians 6:2, God, God's Peace, Grieving Together, Praying for Others, religion, Romans 12:15, Shooting in Orlando, The Pulse, Weep with those who weep | Tagged Christianity, Christina Grimmie, faith, Galatians 6:2, God, Loss of Life, ministry work, prayer, religion, Romans 12:15, Shooting in Orlando, The Pulse, Weep with those who weep | Leave a comment

Firmly Rooted

Posted on June 6, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was driving through the neighborhood the other day and I saw a large tree that had been knocked over during a recent storm. The homeowner had already begun the task of cutting it into smaller pieces so that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Prepared, Christianity, Church, Colossians 2:6, faith, Firmly rooted, God, God's Word, inspirational, Know Christ, religion, Stand Tall | Tagged Christianity, Colossians 2:6, faith, Firmly rooted, God, inspirational, Patience, religion, Stand Tall, survive the storm | Leave a comment