Tag Archives: inspirational

Taste and See

Posted on March 19, 2017 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters had a sleepover the other night which means several things. It means we had a lot of fun and it also means that Papaw and Nana did not get nearly enough sleep. I got up Saturday morning about … Continue reading →

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Walking By Faith – God is With Me

Posted on March 11, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I was up early this morning reading from Isaiah chapter 41 and I was meditating on the truth and application of verse 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am … Continue reading →

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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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Dialogue not a Debate

Posted on February 24, 2017 by pastorpstephens

I played basketball at the park today for about an hour with a couple of guys in their early twenties. When we finished playing we talked for about 45 minutes. We started off talking about struggles and victories in basketball … Continue reading →

Posted in basketball bruises, Christianity, Church, Colossians 4:3, Filled with Grace, Forgiven, God's Mercy, inspirational, Know what you believe, religion, Sharing the Word, witnessing | Tagged Christianity, Colossians 4:3, faith, forgiveness, God, inspirational, religion, sharing you faith, spiritual growth, Witnessing | 2 Comments

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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Do Your Best

Posted on February 6, 2017 by pastorpstephens

My dad used to always encourage me to do my best. He would say, “Son, if you are playing a basketball game and you don’t leave the game with at least three fouls, you probably didn’t play hard enough. You … Continue reading →

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Tending the Garden

Posted on January 15, 2017 by pastorpstephens

We had some rain this week and I tried to take advantage of the soft ground and get out in the back yard and pull some weeds out of the garden. Even though it is winter, a few have popped … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, faith, God, God will help you, God's Love, God's Strength, Pleasing God, pruned by God, Psalm 139:23, religion, Search Me O God, the love of God | Tagged Christianity, Church, diligence, don't give up, faith, inspirational, Never cast out, never forsaken, Psalm 139:23, religion, Search Me O God, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

The Truth of Christmas Songs

Posted on December 24, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I love the songs of Christmas. As a kid growing up I did not spend a lot of time in church. What I learned about God, heaven, and Jesus I picked up mostly in Vacation Bible School and I learned … Continue reading →

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I Need a Job

Posted on December 17, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was at the park the other day and I saw a lady walking a beautiful, energetic puppy that must have been about 4 months old. I asked her if it was a Belgian Malinois and she replied that it … Continue reading →

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Offering Water

Posted on December 4, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I had a good conversation with somebody the other day in a parking lot about church. They told me they never really felt like they experienced “God’s presence” in the few times they went to church. They said the only … Continue reading →

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