Tag Archives: inspirational

Let Us Reason Together

Posted on May 10, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I went to a pastor’s retreat and conference this week and had a great time. It was a whole lot like going to summer camp – except that we didn’t have to walk 10 miles every day, we didn’t make … Continue reading →

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What God Joins Together

Posted on May 1, 2014 by pastorpstephens

We are entering that season of year where there are lots of people getting married. As an ordained minister I have the privilege to officiate wedding ceremonies. Wait a minute, that sounds too mundane, too routine, too clinical, too run … Continue reading →

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All Religions Are Not the Same

Posted on April 18, 2014 by pastorpstephens

“I love Jesus, I love God and I have come to realize that all religions are the same and all gods are the same when people worship more than one god they are just seeing God in different forms.” I … Continue reading →

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A Special Place Just for You!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by pastorpstephens

My granddaughter Avery who is 4 gave me a gift the other day. She drew a picture just for me. It is a “rainbow house.” She took the time to make it as special as she could. She made each … Continue reading →

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Giving Good Advice

Posted on April 10, 2014 by pastorpstephens

During the past couple of weeks I have had some unexpected opportunities to share my faith with some strangers who were going through some difficult times in their lives or facing various challenges. These unexpected opportunities should be viewed as … Continue reading →

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Speaking Up

Posted on March 28, 2014 by pastorpstephens

My granddaughters came over to visit me the other day. It is always such fun when they drop by. A few months ago I took a video of them with my I-phone while they were playing and now almost … Continue reading →

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Sharing Good News

Posted on March 21, 2014 by pastorpstephens

The other day my 4 year old granddaughter Avery was over at the house. She said, “Papaw, I want to tell you something.” I leaned down so she could tell me yet another of her great big secrets or share … Continue reading →

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Teaching Others and Playing Hopscotch

Posted on March 14, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I am so blessed to have my granddaughters live just a few houses away. (Avery is 4 and Haley is 2.) Today when I came home from work I saw my daughter with the girls standing in front of their … Continue reading →

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Growing Up in the Lord

Posted on March 6, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I had the blessed opportunity to spend some time last week with my favorite philosopher Avery, my 4 year old granddaughter. She was visiting with her 2 year old sister Haley and she told me, “Papaw, me and Haley … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Praise

Posted on February 21, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Psalm 118:1 “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.” It is a good day to praise The Lord and lift up a prayer of thanksgiving unto Him. So many times we pray for those … Continue reading →

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