Tag Archives: inspirational

Putting Your Prayers to Work

Posted on July 19, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I visited with someone the other day that I had not seen in a while. We talked about how things were going and they were excited about the fact that this year was better than last year. The prior year … Continue reading →

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Accountability Partners

Posted on July 2, 2014 by pastorpstephens

  A couple of weeks ago when I was walking the granddaughters home after a visit,  the oldest one, Avery who is 4 years old stopped and surveyed all the leftover grass and dirt from my recent afternoon of mowing, … Continue reading →

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An Encouraging Word – Don’t Give Up

Posted on June 27, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I took off last Friday to repair the fence in the back yard.  A couple of panels had been blown over by a recent storm and one of the fence posts broke off just below ground level.  I did a … Continue reading →

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Small Cherry Tomatoes

Posted on June 20, 2014 by pastorpstephens

The other day at work in the break room I saw some small cherry tomatoes that someone had grown and brought for lunch.  Seeing those home grown cherry tomatoes reminded me of my grandfather.  He had a garden that he … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Happy Father’s Day!  Hope you have a great day and as we honor dads on this day, let us remember that God’s word says in Psalms 127:3-4 Psalm 127:3 “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth

Posted on June 12, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed to visit with some friends this week that I had not seen in a few years. They were members at a church that I used to pastor in south Austin. It was great to catch up on … Continue reading →

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On a Mission in Belize

Posted on June 2, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Recently a friend at work shared with me about her daughter’s missionary trip to Belize.  She went as part of a team from Oral Roberts University.  Most of their time was spent ministering to one family.  They helped to work … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by pastorpstephens

“Greater love have no man, Than he give his life for his friends.” That’s the kind of sacrifice Upon which our freedom depends. The true heroes are not the athletes Competing in arenas for a show, It’s the men and … Continue reading →

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He Makes All Things New

Posted on May 23, 2014 by pastorpstephens

We got to babysit the granddaughters this week.  They are growing up fast.  They are 4 and 2 and it was their first time to have a sleepover.  Though I know they don’t drink sodas I could have sworn those … Continue reading →

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Sharing and Caring

Posted on May 15, 2014 by pastorpstephens

   This past weekend it was my granddaughter Avery’s last soccer game.  She plays in a league for 4 and 5 year olds and they have learned a lot this season.  Just a few months ago they were disorganized and … Continue reading →

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