Tag Archives: inspirational

Wait Training and Staying in Line

Posted on April 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was stuck in downtown Buda the other day waiting on a train. And I was waiting and waiting and waiting. The railroad crossing arms were down, the lights were flashing and traffic was backed up for a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Don't give up, Don't stop, God, inspirational, Isaiah 40:30, ministry work, patience, prayer, waiting for the Lord | Tagged Christianity, diligence, endurance, faith, God, inspirational, Isaiah 40:30, ministry work, Patience, running the race well, spiritual growth, waiting for the Lord | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Deuteronomy 6:5-7, faith, God's Grace, God's Love, grandchildren, ministry work | Tagged Christianity, Deuteronomy 6:5-7, faith, God, God's Grace, God's Love, grandchildren, inspirational, Jesus Loves Me, religion | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, God has a plan for you, grandchildren, James 2:19, self denial, Walking with God | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, grandchildren, inspirational, James 2:19, ministry work, religion, running the race well | Leave a comment

Turning the World Upside Down

Posted on March 14, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was at the mall shopping with the granddaughters, Avery who is 6 and Haley who is 4 on Saturday for a few hours and the girls needed a break. Okay, Pawpaw needed a break. So we found a place to … Continue reading →

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A Great Redeemer – He Meets Us Where We Are

Posted on February 28, 2016 by pastorpstephens

One of the things we have talked about consistently and considerably in our group discussions in the chaplaincy training program has to do with taking plenty of time with people who are hurting. We must always take the time to … Continue reading →

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Teach Us to Number Our Days

Posted on February 14, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was talking to a lady the other day who told me, “I’ve been around a long time. You can be 93 looking to turn 94 but there ain’t much future in it. You’ve already done most of the things … Continue reading →

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Reading God’s Word – My Flashlight?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I got to babysit the granddaughters Avery and Haley a couple of weeks ago and it was a blast. We played hide and seek, we drew pictures and colored, and we finished off the day with playing with flashlights. Flashlight … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, faith, God, God's Word, grandchildren, Philippians 4:12-13, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 30:5, reading the Bible | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, God's Word, grandchildren, inspirational, Philippians 4:12, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 30:5, reading the Bible | Leave a comment

Happy New Year! Need a Resolution for 2016?

Posted on January 1, 2016 by pastorpstephens

Looking for some good New Years Resolutions to make? I have a couple of suggestions. Spend more time this year reading and learning God’s word. David said in Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Religion?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I had a very interesting conversation with someone I met in a parking lot this week about their journey of faith. They shared with me how as a young person they had been so hurt and disillusioned by the actions of … Continue reading →

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God of All Comforts and the Chaplaincy Experience

Posted on December 13, 2015 by pastorpstephens

My chaplaincy program is going well. It is a real blessing to work with the patients and staff at the hospital. And while some situations and conversations are much more serious and somber than others, I know the Lord is … Continue reading →

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