Tag Archives: Patience

The Right Perspective

Posted on January 19, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel group we talked about dealing with the stresses and struggles that we all encounter in life. Our discussion centered around Bible passages that people find helpful during such times. Whenever I have stressful times or … Continue reading →

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Still Waters

Posted on July 22, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Over the years as a chaplain, I have served many individuals who for one reason or another have difficulty expressing themselves with words. Some people are just a bit shy and more reserved than others. Some have experienced past trauma … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Lose Heart

Posted on May 5, 2023 by pastorpstephens

Last week I planted a Mountain Laurel in the back yard. I have been wanting to plant something like that for quite a while but I kept holding off. We used to have some very nice Hearty Bottle Brush shrubs/trees … Continue reading →

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Christian Meditation

Posted on August 14, 2021 by pastorpstephens

Someone asked me the other day about meditation and what that might look like for a Christian.  I know that for some people, the concept of meditation brings up images of Eastern mysticism or perhaps chanting over and over while … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Reflection

Posted on June 28, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I love pictures of a calm, serene lake reflecting the beautiful and majestic scenery that surrounds it.  In such pictures, the calmer the water, the more beautiful the reflection.  I believe the same principle holds true for us spiritually.  The … Continue reading →

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The Power of Proper Thinking

Posted on April 29, 2021 by pastorpstephens

This week, the power of positive thinking and how it shapes our planning, our efforts and our expectations has been on my mind.  I have had a lot of coaches over the years who have shared their favorite quotes and … Continue reading →

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Right On Time

Posted on February 5, 2021 by pastorpstephens

As some of you know, I have been actively looking for a “day job” the last couple of months.  I know that the Lord has something lined up for me, I just don’t know what it is or when He … Continue reading →

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Wait on the Lord

Posted on December 4, 2020 by pastorpstephens

At the end of the year, I will be retiring from the insurance claims job I have been working at for over 30 years.  Our company has offered some of us old-timers the opportunity to take advantage of an early … Continue reading →

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Be Encouraged and Persevere

Posted on August 20, 2020 by pastorpstephens

I bought a unicycle and it arrived about 10 days ago.  One of the things that has really stood out to me is that learning to ride a unicycle changes the way you view success.  Learning to ride is a … Continue reading →

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Flowers and Butterflies

Posted on June 27, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Lord, we see Your beauty in flowers and butterflies And we love all the colors, Why can’t we use these same eyes To see Your beauty in others? We see distinctions and differences And we let them divide us, We forget that the same kind of heart Beats … Continue reading →

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