Tag Archives: Patience

Raising Them Right

Posted on January 23, 2016 by pastorpstephens

My daughter was over with her two girls Avery and Haley the other day and needless to say, it was a good day. It is always a good day whenever any of our kids or grandkids visit. They are all … Continue reading →

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Learning A Lot in My Chaplaincy Training

Posted on November 7, 2015 by pastorpstephens

My chaplaincy training is going well. I have been blessed with a great instructor and I am working with some wonderful chaplains and fellow students. The program is very enjoyable and educational. During our classroom activities this week, we explored … Continue reading →

Posted in chaplaincy training program, Christianity, Church, faith, God has a plan for you, Hebrews 13:20, patience, waiting on the Lord | Tagged chaplaincy training program, Christianity, faith, God, God will lead you, Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 13:21, Patience, prayer | Leave a comment

Healing and Growing a Little at a Time

Posted on October 24, 2015 by pastorpstephens

For my devotional reading today, I read Mark 8:22-26. It details for us Jesus healing a blind man. This particular healing by Christ is differs from others mentioned in the gospels. This one is progressive in nature rather than instantaneous. … Continue reading →

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Break It Down – Don’t Worry

Posted on August 21, 2015 by pastorpstephens

This afternoon I am going to the hospital to have a a lithotripsy procedure. It is a process where a doctor uses sonic waves to blast and break up a kidney stone inside your kidney so that you can more … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, faith, God, Lithotripsy, Matthew 6:34, patience, religion | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Matthew 6:34, ministry work, Patience, religion, what is a lithotripsy, What to expect from a lithotripsy | Leave a comment

Waiting for Something From His Table

Posted on August 9, 2015 by pastorpstephens

We stopped at Robbie’s Marina at mile marker 78 on the Overseas Highway back in April during our vacation to the Florida Keys. They have all kinds of things to do and see there. I noticed at one pier there … Continue reading →

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Growing and Learning

Posted on July 25, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed with the opportunity to spend some time with my daughter and granddaughters the other day. Avery is 5 and Haley is 3 and they are such a joy to be around. This week I was really struck … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, grandchildren, Hebrews 5:12, inspirational, Learning in the Lord, wisdom | Tagged Christianity, God, grandchildren, Hebrews 5:12, inspirational, Learning with the Lord, Patience, prayer, religion | 1 Comment

If You Mess Up

Posted on June 11, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I was having a conversation with someone on the street a while back and this individual felt like they had really blown it as far as their relationship with God was concerned. They felt like they reneged on their commitment, … Continue reading →

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Taking the Right Path

Posted on December 18, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Have you ever caught yourself going the wrong way? I did it this morning. I headed to the office and I went the wrong way. Now, the route I took is still a way to get there, but it is … Continue reading →

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The Best and Worst

Posted on October 30, 2014 by pastorpstephens

We had a wonderful time on our day trip to Goliad. We went to Goliad state park and checked out Mission Espiritu Santu, which translated means, the Holy Spirit mission. It was a mission complex built by the Spaniards … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, faith, freedom, Goliad day trip, Hebrews 3:3, Hebrewss 3:13, Revelation 21:4 | Tagged Christianity, day trip to Goliad, diligence, faith, God, Hebrews 3:13, inspirational, Patience, prayer, religion, Revelation 21:4 | Leave a comment

The Plans He Has For You

Posted on September 19, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was having a discussion with someone this week about church. This led to me sharing about some of my hopes, my dreams and the things that God is doing in my life. I shared with them my desire to … Continue reading →

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