Tag Archives: God’s Strength

Life to the Full

Posted on January 24, 2026 by pastorpstephens

During my devotional time this week, I reflected on the way the Lord desires to bless us and meet all of our needs. I love the verse John 10:10 where Jesus says, “I have come that you may have life … Continue reading →

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Give Your Best

Posted on January 17, 2026 by pastorpstephens

My dad was on my mind the other day; he passed away in 2006. I sure do miss him. A lot of the time we spent together was in the front yard shooting baskets or throwing a baseball. I miss … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Walk Alone

Posted on October 25, 2025 by pastorpstephens

A friend of mine and I were talking about music a while back and they suggested writing a song which speaks of the hope and health available to everyone, but especially for someone who may be struggling with a mental … Continue reading →

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Take Courage

Posted on July 12, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I spent three days this week in Kerrville serving as a chaplain along with some of my fellow chaplains from the state of Texas.  I listened to a lot of stories and lifted up a lot of prayers for people … Continue reading →

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Draw Near

Posted on January 25, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I was thinking the other day about a time when my mother took me to college with her. I must have been four or five years old because I had not started school yet. She was enrolled in Texas Women’s … Continue reading →

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Every Sparrow

Posted on November 28, 2024 by pastorpstephens

I really do enjoy the fall season. The temperatures are much more pleasant and I love to see the leaves of the trees start to change color. Just being out in nature always seems to be relaxing and energizing at … Continue reading →

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Half of Seven Feet Tall

Posted on October 19, 2024 by pastorpstephens

We got to visit with our four-year-old grandson Theo again the other day. Theo just started preschool and he and his little sister Lilly who is 11 months old came over to eat lunch and play with their older cousins, … Continue reading →

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We Have Everything We Need

Posted on July 6, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week in chapel we looked at a passage from 2 Peter 1:3-4. It is a wonderful passage which speaks to the fact that God, through His divine power, has given us everything we need for godly living. I love … Continue reading →

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The Right Perspective

Posted on January 19, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel group we talked about dealing with the stresses and struggles that we all encounter in life. Our discussion centered around Bible passages that people find helpful during such times. Whenever I have stressful times or … Continue reading →

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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 →

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