Tag Archives: good advice

Ready Fire Aim

Posted on April 27, 2024 by pastorpstephens

“Ready. Fire. Aim.” Those three words are some of the best advice my dad ever gave me. Typically, that phrase was uttered at some point in a Little League baseball game after I struck out. My dad was big on … Continue reading →

Posted in can't go on, chaplaincy, Do not dwell on the past, Do Your Best, Don't stop, inspirational | Tagged don't give up, good advice, inspirational, learn from setbacks, self reflection | Leave a comment

The Presence of Our Heavenly Father

Posted on August 26, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In our chapel class this week, we talked about Psalm 121. It begins with the writer saying, “I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Draw close to God, faith, God is with Me, God will help you, Psalm 121:2, Psalm 122:1 | Tagged bad plans, Christianity, Draw close to God, God is with Me, God will help you, God's Strength, good advice, Meet me by the bicycle rack | Leave a comment

Let’s Not Lose Heart

Posted on May 5, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Last week I planted a Mountain Laurel in the back yard. I have been wanting to plant something like that for quite a while but I kept holding off. We used to have some very nice Hearty Bottle Brush shrubs/trees … Continue reading →

Posted in can't go on, Choose to be happy, Christianity, Church, diligence, Don't give up, Encouragement, faith, Faith during hard times, Galatians 6:9 | Tagged Christianity, doing good, don't give up, faith, faith in hard times, Galatians 6:9, God will help you, good advice, inspirational, Patience, plant a tree | Leave a comment

A Time to Grow

Posted on January 8, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I was recently asked how my early years as a Christian set the tone for how I would live out my Christian faith. I came to know Christ as Savior when I was 12 at a youth event. My family … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Blessed, Christianity, doing the right thing, Draw close to God, faith, spiritual growth | Tagged good advice, inspirational, prayer, religion, spiritual discipline, spiritual growth, why read the Bible | Leave a comment

Kind and Encouraging Words

Posted on December 16, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I recently had an opportunity to spend some time with our grandson Theo who just turned three. We sat on the floor and played with trucks, drums, and a few other toys. I had a great time. My favorite part … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Thankful, Christianity, Encouragement, encouraging others, faith, God has blessed me, grandchildren | Tagged Christianity, encouraging others, faith, good advice, grandchildren, inspirational, Kindness, Proverbs 16:24 | Leave a comment

Stay Connected

Posted on October 29, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I had some computer issues this morning. Actually, I had some monitor issues. It all started a few weeks ago with my screen going blank for a second or two. It would pop back on so I figured it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Draw close to God, faith, Loving Others, Mark 12:30-31 | Tagged Christianity, Church, good advice, inspirational, religion, Stay connected to the Lord | 2 Comments

Stay on Track

Posted on August 5, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I love the wisdom and truth of Psalm 37, especially verses 3 and 4. The psalm begins with a reminder not to fret over wrongdoers. Do not let someone who is determined to act wrong rob you of your peace. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundant life, Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God will help you, Psalm 37:3-4 | Tagged Christianity, do good, faith, God has a plan for you, God will help you, God's Strength, good advice, Psalm 37:3-4, trust in the Lord | Leave a comment

Hold Fast to What is Good

Posted on May 7, 2022 by pastorpstephens

My wife and I have always had dachshunds in our home. We have raised them with our children, and some might say we raised them like our children! About 35 years ago, we lived in a house with huge oak … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Give it your best, Relationships, religion, weenie dogs | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Christianity, Church, God has a plan for you, God will help you, good advice, running the race well, self reflection, spiritual growth, weenie dogs | Leave a comment

Making Right Choices

Posted on March 19, 2022 by pastorpstephens

This week, I have been praying for some friends who have some decisions to make concerning school, jobs, and things of that nature. I have prayed for the Lord to lead them and guide them and help them make the … Continue reading →

Posted in doing the right thing, God has a plan for you, God will lead you, good choices | Tagged Christianity, Church, don't give up, faith, Genesis 2:15-17, God has a plan for you, God will help you, God will lead you, good advice, inspirational, Praying for Others, religion | Leave a comment

This is the Day

Posted on April 9, 2021 by pastorpstephens

One of my dad’s expressions that has stuck with me over the years is “Wherever you are, be there.” He said it in the context of playing basketball or baseball. He was trying to encourage me to stay focused, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Do not dwell on the past, Do Your Best, God loves you, Rejoice | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God has a plan for you, God's Love, good advice, Psalm 118:24, religion | Leave a comment