Tag Archives: inspirational

Stress Eating and Seeking Comfort

Posted on December 10, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I am a little bit hungry today as I have started trying to eat a little bit better.  I had a physical last month and my cholesterol was a little high.  My good cholesterol was in good shape but my … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 2, 2012 by pastorpstephens

This is the time of year when we put up the Christmas tree, hang the Christmas lights, strategically place the decorations in the yard and gleefully go about eating cakes, cookies and pies so that we can gain the “seasonal … Continue reading →

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Covering Marks of Indiscretion, Making Things White as Snow

Posted on November 26, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I used the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday to take care of some household chores.  I cleaned the garage and threw away anything that I have not used in a couple of years or do not think that I will … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 19, 2012 by pastorpstephens

We have Thanksgiving just around the corner and most of the family is going to be coming over to our house.  I know that it will be a lot of work but I am looking forward to it.  I was … Continue reading →

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Hiding Things of Value

Posted on November 5, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Saturday was our men’s prayer breakfast.  It was a very good meeting.  We ate too many pancakes and discussed Psalm 119:11.  In this verse David writes: “Thy word have I hidden in my heart that I might not sin against … Continue reading →

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The Writing is on the Wall

Posted on October 22, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I was on vacation all of last week which means I was away from my job at the claims office and away from the work at the church.  As a bivocational pastor, it is rare that I am able to … Continue reading →

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In Season and Out of Season

Posted on October 8, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Friday night I finally passed a kidney stone that had been in my bladder for about 6 weeks.  It was a small one, about 1.8 millimeters and my doctor was not too worried about it.  Once it was in the … Continue reading →

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Living with Grandchildren

Posted on September 27, 2012 by pastorpstephens

Proverbs 17:6   “Grandchildren are the crown of old men.” I have really enjoyed having my two granddaughters living with us during the last couple of months.  The oldest one is almost three years old and the youngest is about to … Continue reading →

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Letting It Soak In – Prayer and Rain

Posted on September 21, 2012 by pastorpstephens

It rained all day last Sunday.  It was a slow rain, the kind that just keeps going and going.  It was what we call a “farmers rain.”  The water keeps coming down at a good pace, not so fast that … Continue reading →

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Fighting the Good Fight

Posted on September 10, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I hope that you are having a good day.  I hope that you are feeling good and that your mind is clear, your body is strong and your spirit is steadfast in the hope and love of our Lord and … Continue reading →

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