Tag Archives: grandchildren

What to Do Today

Posted on March 4, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I slept in a little bit today and listened to the rain hitting against the window. I just laid there trying to think of what all might need to be done and then I remembered this verse from Psalm 118:24 … Continue reading →

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Show Your Love

Posted on February 18, 2017 by pastorpstephens

My oldest granddaughter Avery who is 7 years old came by the other day and she gave me a letter with a picture in it. It was a picture of her and me holding hands and it said “I love … Continue reading →

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He Looks for Us

Posted on November 10, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I went for a walk on Saturday morning. About halfway through, our walk was interrupted by distant shouts of “I see ‘em. I see em!” I looked up to see two little blondies turn the corner of the … Continue reading →

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Best Substitute Ever

Posted on October 25, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I got suckered into playing “monkey in the middle” with the granddaughters and one of their friends. Turns out that Papaw is almost always the monkey in the middle. I think it is part of the job description that falls … Continue reading →

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Getting Cleaned Up

Posted on September 17, 2016 by pastorpstephens

We had spent the afternoon at our daughter Lauren’s house, and it had been a good day. We grilled some burgers, played outside and Aunt Amanda jumped on the trampoline with Avery and Haley. They loved it. Avery can do … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 26, 2016 by pastorpstephens

The other day I found myself reading once again the words that the Lord gives to Joshua as he is about to take over the leadership of God’s people after the death of Moses. Although Joshua was mentored by Moses … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on May 21, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed to spend some time with the granddaughters the other day and it was once again, a good day. The day started off by attending Avery’s soccer game. At the end of the game Avery and her teammates … Continue reading →

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Love Letters

Posted on May 1, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I got another letter from my 6 year old granddaughter Avery the other day. I have gathered quite a collection from her; some are at my desk at work, some in my briefcase, and a few others are saved around … Continue reading →

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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 →

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How are You Walking

Posted on March 27, 2016 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters were over the other day and once again they were helping me water plants on the back porch. Avery who is 6 decided she also wanted to water the new fig tree we planted last year so she … Continue reading →

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