Tag Archives: inspirational

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 →

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I Met with Jesus in a Parking Lot

Posted on November 3, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I met with Jesus at a gas station early this morning. I know it sounds a little crazy, but the truth is, He was there. So was a guy I’m going to call Fred. As a matter of fact, Fred … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Prepared, Christianity, Church, God, I Met with Jesus in a Parking Lot, Matthew 18:20, prayer, Praying for Others, religion, someone to listen | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, in our midst, inspirational, Matthew 18:20, prayer, Praying for Others, religion, the Lord Hears, Witnessing | Leave a comment

What’s in a Name?

Posted on October 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

This past Wednesday night in our Bible study we were studying the letter to the church at Philadelphia. We spent a pretty good amount of time talking about verse 12 where Jesus is commending the saints at Philadelphia for their … Continue reading →

Posted in A New Name, Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Love, God's Strength, Revelation 3:12, The Church of Philadelphia | Tagged Christianity, don't give up, faith, God, inspirational, ministry work, religion, Revelation 3:12, spiritual growth, The Church of Philadelphia, What's in a Name | Leave a comment

Time to Fly

Posted on September 29, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I took this first picture when we were visiting the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. They have a lot of great things to see and one of my favorite exhibits was the Aquarium’s Butterfly Garden. They had several different types of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, God has a plan for you, religion, Romans 12:6, spiritual gifts | Tagged Blue Morpho, Christianity, Church, faith, God, inspirational, joy, ministry work, religion, Romans 12:6, sharing your faith, spiritual gifts, spiritual growth, Tennessee Aquarium, Witnessing | Leave a comment

Make the Call

Posted on September 22, 2016 by pastorpstephens

A couple of weeks ago I had to get a new phone. Unfortunately as a result I lost all the phone numbers of friends and family members that I had collected over the years. I am slowly rebuilding them. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God's Mercy, God's Phone Number, Jeremiah 33:3, prayer, religion, Talk to God | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, Jeremiah 33:3, prayer, religion, Talk to God | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 1 John 1:9, Christianity, Church, Forgiven, God, God's Mercy, grandchildren, I smell, Isaiah 64:6, John 3:16, Relationships, religion | Tagged 1 John 1:9, Christianity, forgiveness, God, God's Mercy, grandchildren, grilling burgers, inspirational, Isaiah 64:6, john 3:16, religion, smell like smoke | Leave a comment

An Old Junk Drawer

Posted on September 9, 2016 by pastorpstephens

It was just an old junk drawer Full of pictures, cards and files. I decided to go through it, I hadn’t looked at it in such a long while. I read kind words from family and friends And saw old … Continue reading →

Posted in God has blessed me, God Loves Me, Good memories, I am blessed, Junk Drawer, Poem, poetry | Tagged don't give up, God Loves Me, inspirational, Junk Drawer, Poem, poetry | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God, God's Strength, Joshua 1:9, Joshua takes over for Moses, prayer, religion | Tagged Be strong and courageous, Christianity, Church, diligence, don't give up, faith, grandchildren, inspirational, Joshua 1:9, Know His Will, ministry work, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

The Heart of God

Posted on August 15, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Some people know the word of God but not the heart of God. I was thinking the other day how that would be a good phrase to just put on Facebook and leave for contemplation. Eh, not my style. It … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 13:3, 1 John 4:20, Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Love, God's Word, Just God, Love your brother, religion, Walk in Love | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:3, 1 John 4:20, Christianity, Church, God, inspirational, Love your brother, ministry work, religion, Walk in Love | Leave a comment

Tuned Up and Tuned In

Posted on August 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I have been practicing the guitar now for a couple of years. I don’t know that I am at the point yet where I would say that “I am playing it” but I play at it and I practice regularly. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God's Standards, God's Word, good advice, Psalm 119:9, reading the Bible, Walking with God | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Standards, God's Word, inspirational, playing guitar, Psalm 119:9, reading the Bible, religion, tuning the guitar | Leave a comment