Tag Archives: faith

The Moon is Following Me

Posted on February 19, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I am very blessed that my two granddaughters live just 4 houses away.  We get to visit on a very regular basis.  Last weekend I was walking my three year old granddaughter Avery home in the evening and she pointed … Continue reading →

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Consistency in Prayer

Posted on January 27, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have some family and friends for whom I pray every week.  There are some specific needs that I lift up to the Lord and I also pray that in general these loved ones will be strong physically, mentally, emotionally … Continue reading →

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Feeling Anxious

Posted on January 14, 2013 by pastorpstephens

I have started the last two classes associated with the Masters program that I am pursuing.  Just 8 more weeks and I will be finished.  I feel like a rat running around in a maze.  I know that I am … Continue reading →

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How To Make Godly Decisions

Posted on December 31, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Psalm 119:66   Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.  As I have said before, when I was growing up I was not somebody you would consider “churched.”  I did not grow up in a home … Continue reading →

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He Came to Bless Us All – Christmas Eve Message 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by pastorpstephens

It is Christmas Eve and one of the traditions in my family is that we will gather together at my father-in-law’s home and open presents from aunts and uncles and all the cousins.  Following that we will return to our … Continue reading →

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Twas the Night Before Christmas 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by pastorpstephens

‘Twas the week before Christmas and everyone’s heart Was broken and sad for families torn apart. Questions without answers, for who could have guessed That grief stricken parents would soon lay their children to rest. Presents unwrapped still sit by … Continue reading →

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Strength That Never Fails

Posted on December 15, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I lost another friend this last week due to a long term illness.  He battled cancer for the last couple of years and even though he was going through a rough situation he always kept a positive outlook.  As I … Continue reading →

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Stress Eating and Seeking Comfort

Posted on December 10, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I am a little bit hungry today as I have started trying to eat a little bit better.  I had a physical last month and my cholesterol was a little high.  My good cholesterol was in good shape but my … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 2, 2012 by pastorpstephens

This is the time of year when we put up the Christmas tree, hang the Christmas lights, strategically place the decorations in the yard and gleefully go about eating cakes, cookies and pies so that we can gain the “seasonal … Continue reading →

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Covering Marks of Indiscretion, Making Things White as Snow

Posted on November 26, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I used the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday to take care of some household chores.  I cleaned the garage and threw away anything that I have not used in a couple of years or do not think that I will … Continue reading →

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