Tag Archives: God’s Mercy

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 →

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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 Christianity, faith, forgiveness, God's Grace, God's Mercy, Hebrews 4:16, inspirational, religion, what's the difference between mercy and grace, Witnessing | Leave a comment

A Matter of Perspective

Posted on July 17, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Our granddaughters got a new puppy about 2 months ago. It is a golden retriever and he is very smart. He can do more tricks than I can! He was only 8 weeks old when they first got him, but … Continue reading →

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Words Are Important

Posted on June 12, 2020 by pastorpstephens

This week I have been reflecting a lot on Ephesians 4:29 – 32. This passage in chapter 4 of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians contains some of my favorite memory verses in the whole Bible. I especially love verses 29 … Continue reading →

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Pass the Baton, Tell the Story

Posted on May 16, 2020 by pastorpstephens

A couple of nights each week, I serve as an on-call chaplain at a local hospital. It is a great team to be a part of. We work with some wonderful nurses, doctors and other staff and we get to … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Christianity, Church, encouraging others, faith, forgiveness, God, God is worthy, God's Grace, ministry work, sharing, Sharing the Word, witnessing | Tagged Being thankful, Christianity, faith, give a testimony, God, God's Mercy, inspirational, pass the baton, praise, Psalm 145:3, religion, sharing your faith, tell the story, Witnessing | Leave a comment

I Went to Heaven

Posted on April 12, 2020 by pastorpstephens

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Happy Easter! What a wonderful and glorious day it is as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior! This week I have been writing a song to capture some of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Easter, faith, Forgiven, God's Grace, God's Mercy, salvation | Tagged Christianity, Church, Easter, faith, forgiveness, God's Mercy, Jesus Saves, Poem, poems, poetry, redeemed, religion, salvation, Song, Witnessing | Leave a comment

What’s Outside of the Frame?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I hope you are having a good day and I hope you know how much the Lord loves you! I have taken part in more many video conferences and been on camera more in the last 2 weeks than I … Continue reading →

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Out of the Storm

Posted on January 12, 2020 by pastorpstephens

This week I finished cleaning out the garage. I had started cleaning it last summer and reorganized it a little bit, but I still had a lot of junk stored in there and I never finished the job. There was … Continue reading →

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A Little More Time

Posted on September 1, 2019 by pastorpstephens

I visited with someone recently who has received a tough medical prognosis. Their condition is terminal and unless the Lord intervenes, they may not live to see the end of this year. As I visited with them about the things … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Forgiven, forgiveness, God's Mercy, God's Strength, Philippians 1:21, To Die is Gain | Tagged Christianity, Church, diagnosed with terminal illness, faith, forgiveness, God's Mercy, God's Strength, inspirational, Philippians 1:21 | Leave a comment

Cast Your Cares on Him

Posted on November 20, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Over the years I have been blessed to visit with and listen to people in nursing homes, hospital rooms, and even parking lots. And it has been a gift to see the healing that begins as people unpack some of … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter 5:7, Christianity, Church, faith, God's Mercy, God's Peace | Tagged 1 Peter 5:7, cast your cares on Him, Christianity, faith, God, God's Mercy, inspirational, Patience, religion | Leave a comment