Tag Archives: inspirational

Sharing Good News – Happy Valentines Day

Posted on February 14, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Today when I was on the way in to the store to pick up some flowers for my wife  Marta for Valentine’s Day I saw a young man who used to be in a youth class that I helped teach … Continue reading →

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Truth in Advertising – Bad Fades

Posted on January 31, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I saw a haircut place the other day that had a sign that instead of advertising bald fades had a sign that said “Bad Fades – $8.”  I started to go in and ask them how much a good fade … Continue reading →

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A Place of Refuge

Posted on January 24, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Last night there were over 100 accidents on Austin roads due to the sleet and freezing rain. I am thankful for the first responders who answered those calls. My wife was working at the mall when the storm hit. By … Continue reading →

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Something Missing? Pray!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I had the pleasure of babysitting my two granddaughters while I was at home by myself on vacation.  It wasn’t really babysitting because their mom didn’t really have to go anywhere – the girls just wanted to come over and … Continue reading →

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Somethings Never Change

Posted on January 11, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I have to admit that I do not like change. I guess it is because I am a creature of comfort. Routines and things that are familiar are pretty comfortable. Change can cause us to have to do things differently, … Continue reading →

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Guess What Day It Is

Posted on January 1, 2014 by pastorpstephens

A friend of mine has been teaching his four year old son about the days of the week.  Every day he tells his son what day it is and what day tomorrow will be and then they discuss their plans … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa Letter

Posted on December 17, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Dear Santa, you’ve always been so good to me, Every Christmas you leave toys underneath the tree. There’ve been planes and trains and racing cars, Cowboy hats and little guitars. You’ve left baseball bats and balls and gloves, Lots of … Continue reading →

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Pretty Pictures – Leaving God in Charge

Posted on December 13, 2013 by pastorpstephens

        I was looking through my pictures the other day and I noticed how many I have of my youngest granddaughter Haley where she is reaching up to take the camera from my hands. Picture after picture, month … Continue reading →

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Taking Things for Granted

Posted on November 22, 2013 by pastorpstephens

Today I went for a run on the treadmill at the YMCA.  Usually I try to keep the incline set at least at level 2.0 and keep the speed somewhere between 7.5 and 8.0 mph and run for 30 to … Continue reading →

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Time for God

Posted on October 24, 2013 by pastorpstephens

My granddaughter Avery came to visit me the other evening. She just lives down the street so it is really convenient for her Mom to bring her over. Avery came by because she wanted to play with Pawpaw for “just … Continue reading →

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