Tag Archives: God’s Grace

Our Words Matter

Posted on August 29, 2025 by pastorpstephens

The preacher of a little country church had just finished hammering a sign into the ground by the side of the road next to the church that read, “Da end is near! Turn around now afore it’s too late!” About … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Controlling our words, encouraging others, faith, God's Grace | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Your Personal Best

Posted on November 23, 2024 by pastorpstephens

I saw a news story the other day about a high school cross country meet. The story focused on a girl named Kaylee who was running the last race of her high school career.  She told her dad she was … Continue reading →

Posted in busy schedule, Christianity, doing the right thing, faith, good choices, John 15:5, Let Your Light Shine, Philippians 2:3 - 4, Psalm 188:1 | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

If You Only Knew

Posted on May 11, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This morning, I was going through an old folder of songs and poems that I have written over the years. I ran across one from a few years ago and made a few slight revisions. If You Only Knew How … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Count Your Blessings, God loves you, God will lead you, God's Grace, God's Love, God's Mercy, Poem, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Grace and Mercy? What’s the Difference?

Posted on January 8, 2022 by pastorpstephens

This week, at the end of a chapel service, we took turns sharing our favorite Bible verses. When it was my turn, I mentioned that although I have a lot of favorite verses, this week the one at the top … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Forgiven, God's Grace, God's Mercy, Hebrews 4:16, redeemed, religion | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Transformed and Renewed

Posted on September 16, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I have lots of favorite Bible verses.  And I even have some favorite Bible chapters.  Romans chapter 12 is one of those chapters.  The chapter begins with an exhortation to believers to dedicate ourselves to God and allow Him to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God loves you | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

That You May Be Comforted

Posted on January 31, 2020 by pastorpstephens

The other day in Bible study we were discussing topic of pain and suffering and the lesson was centered on one of my favorite passages of scripture, 2 Corinthians 1:2-4.  As Paul is writing to the Corinthians, he seeks to … Continue reading →

Posted in A prayer for Peace, a stronghold, can't go on, Christianity, Church, Dealing with grief, enduring mistreatment, faith, God Answers Prayer, God Cares for You, God's Strength, Grace and Peace, religion | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The One Who Writes in Dust

Posted on October 5, 2019 by pastorpstephens

They brought the woman to Him, And threw her at His feet. They demanded to know His judgment, And anticipated His defeat. She had been caught in the very act, And by her own actions stood condemned. And now the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Draw close to God, faith, Filled with Grace, God's Grace, God's Love, John 8:11, Paid for our sins, Past mistakes, Poem, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Teach Your Children

Posted on April 3, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Our granddaughter Avery who is kindergarten wrote her first book. On the first page she drew a stick figure picture of Jesus standing next to her with the words “God is Love.” In the rest of her book she goes … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Deuteronomy 6:5-7, faith, God's Grace, God's Love, grandchildren, ministry work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment