Tag Archives: God’s Love

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 Christianity, God's Grace, God's Love, God's Mercy, growing in faith, Poem, poetry | Leave a comment

Weeping with Those Who Weep

Posted on December 1, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Over the years, many people have asked me for suggestions on what to say when they offer support and condolences to others in a time of loss. And while I do have some thoughts and suggestions on what is helpful … Continue reading →

Posted in chaplaincy, encouraging others, faith, Grieving Together, love one another, ministry work, Poem, poetry, Sharing God's Love | Tagged Christianity, Dealing with Grief, faith, God's comfort, God's Love, inspirational, Poem, Praying for Others, Weep with those who weep | Leave a comment

Walking in the Light

Posted on October 21, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have been preaching through the gospel of John and I have really enjoyed it. It is such a blessing to reflect on the words of Christ. This week I have been prayerfully meditating on this verse in John 8:12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Draw close to God, faith, Faith during hard times, God will help you, John 8:12, the light of the world | Tagged afraid of the dark, faith, God will help you, God's Love, God's Strength, John 8:12, the light of the world | Leave a comment

Why Do Christians Celebrate Easter?

Posted on April 7, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Some thoughts on this Good Friday… The last couple of weeks, I have had more than a few people ask me, “Why do Christians celebrate Easter?” And generally, I start off by saying that this is the season we celebrate … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 15:57, Christianity, Church, Easter, forgiveness, God loves you, God's Grace, Good Friday | Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:57, Christianity, Church, Easter, faith, God's Love, God's Mercy, religion, The Resurrection, Why do Christians celebrate Easter | Leave a comment

What a Great Love God Has For Us

Posted on December 24, 2022 by pastorpstephens

It has been a busy week but a blessed week as I had the opportunity to lead 4 different chapel services in which we discussed and spoke of God’s great Christmas gift to us – the gift of His Son … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Being Thankful, Christmas, faith, God loves you | Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Church, God loves you, God's Love, Poem, poetry, religion, walking in faith | Leave a comment

Living with Purpose

Posted on August 12, 2022 by pastorpstephens

What Should I Do? A man woke up one morning and as he lay in bed, A certain question kept running through his head, “If everyone has a purpose as some say we do, Then what is mine? I haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Do Your Best, encouraging others, Ephesians 4:32, faith, Filled with Grace, God's comfort, Poem, poetry | Tagged Ephesians 4:32, faith, God has a plan for you, God's Love, God's Strength, Poem, poetry, purpose, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

Loving Others

Posted on May 1, 2022 by pastorpstephens

In our chapel services this week, one of our focuses has been on the way we treat other people and the instruction to love our neighbors as ourselves. During our discussion time, we have explored several bible verses which encourage … Continue reading →

Posted in Be kind tenderhearted, Christianity, Church, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 4:32 | Tagged Be kind tenderhearted, Christianity, Don't be angry, faith, God's Love, love one another | Leave a comment

A Nice Reminder

Posted on September 2, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I try to practice playing the guitar almost every day. I even have an inexpensive one I keep at work so that I can squeeze in some practice time during lunch. Several years ago, my wife Marta left me a … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Christianity, God Loves Me, God loves you, God's Love, John 20:31 | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God loves you, God's Love, John 20:31, never forsaken | Leave a comment

Feeding of the Five Thousand

Posted on July 24, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Next week in our chapel services, I will be sharing from Mark chapter 6. This passage records for us how Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 by multiplying five loaves and two fish. Jesus had been teaching and preaching all day to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, doing the right thing, faith, Help from God, Mark 6: 35 - 42 | Tagged Church, faith, Feeding the Multitude, God's Love, inspirational, ministry work, religion | Leave a comment

Lord Bless My Family

Posted on May 21, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Lord bless my family, Be with them today; Walk close beside them, Lead them on their way. Hold their hand in every valley, Help them climb each hill; Guide them and protect them, Help them do Your will. And while … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Christianity, Church, Count Your Blessings, Draw close to God, Encouragement, faith, family, following Christ, God Answers Prayer, Poem, poetry, prayer | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God's Love, God's Strength, inspirational, Poem, poetry, prayer, religion | Leave a comment