Tag Archives: prayer

Pray at All Times and Never Give Up

Posted on January 28, 2023 by pastorpstephens

In chapel this week, we talked about prayer again and we talked about  the importance of consistency in regard to our prayers.   I believe that consistency in our prayer life is something that most Christians do not emphasize enough.  Jesus … Continue reading →

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Approach with Confidence

Posted on January 20, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I have had several conversations with different people over the years about the concept of prayer. And I have dialogued with many individuals who have respectfully stated that they saw no need for it and thought that Christians were wasting … Continue reading →

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A Time to Grow

Posted on January 8, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I was recently asked how my early years as a Christian set the tone for how I would live out my Christian faith. I came to know Christ as Savior when I was 12 at a youth event. My family … Continue reading →

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The Lord is Good

Posted on November 12, 2022 by pastorpstephens

In our chapel class this week we have been looking at some passages from Psalm 86 and talking about the goodness and mercy of the Lord. As our group has spoken about which verses in this psalm resonate with them, … Continue reading →

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My Easter Morning Prayer

Posted on April 17, 2022 by pastorpstephens

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for this beautiful day.  We thank thank you for the sunlight and the warmth it brings.  We thank you most of all for your Son, Jesus Christ, the light of the world.  As our Lord … Continue reading →

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As I Prayed

Posted on April 8, 2022 by pastorpstephens

  This week, a group of friends and I went on a prayer and meditation walk in a local church garden. After a time of much prayer, I started noticing and really appreciating all of the beautiful things around me. … Continue reading →

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A Bedtime Prayer

Posted on February 25, 2022 by pastorpstephens

This week I have been reviewing some old folders and trying to clean up my study a little bit. I came across this poem that I wrote about ten years ago. I thought I would share it with you. A … 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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Get Recharged

Posted on August 7, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I had planned on mowing the yard the other evening but when I went to get the mower out of the garage, I noticed that the battery was not charged.  I have an electric mower and I had forgotten to … Continue reading →

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God is Able

Posted on July 17, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I was helping with a chapel service the other day at the hospital where I work and one of the songs we sang was “God is able.”  It was a beautiful song and a great reminder of the faith and … Continue reading →

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