Tag Archives: prayer

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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Praying for the Missions Field

Posted on August 31, 2012 by pastorpstephens

I have a book that I am currently reading which deals with global missions.  It contains reports and stories about the history of missions and ongoing efforts in various countries throughout the world. One thing that has impressed me as I … Continue reading →

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Which Way Will You Go? Will You Listen?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by pastorpstephens

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.”  Proverbs 12:15  There was a young man moving away and going to off to college.  An older friend of … Continue reading →

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Run the Race Well – Get off your Spiritual Couch

Posted on January 9, 2012 by pastorpstephens

1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.  25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control … Continue reading →

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Longing for the Word

Posted on December 5, 2011 by pastorpstephens

This weekend we celebrated our oldest granddaughter’s second birthday.  We had a great time.  She loved all of the company and all of the presents.  It was a joy to see her and her little sister who is 7 weeks … Continue reading →

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Being Thankful in all Situations

Posted on November 8, 2011 by pastorpstephens

This day was one of those unexpected days where I stayed home.  It was as they say in the office “Unplanned Time Off”.  I had left work early the day before due to a nagging pain in my side that … Continue reading →

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The Lord is Near to all who Call

Posted on November 2, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I was headed back home at the end of a long day.  I was about 34 miles away from home and my gas tank was running low.  According to the info on my odometer, I had enough gas in the … Continue reading →

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A New Granddaughter! I’ve Got Plans for You!

Posted on October 15, 2011 by pastorpstephens

     This last week we were blessed on Wednesday with the birth of our second granddaughter, Haley Grace.  She weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and was 21 inches long.  She was healthy in all respects and both she and her mom … Continue reading →

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Week 27 – Back Surgery Aches and Pains in the Middle of the Night

Posted on September 13, 2011 by pastorpstephens

It has been 6 months since my surgery and I hope that next week my doctor will let me begin to jog, start physical therapy and begin to lift some light weights.  This week I am travelling for my work.  … Continue reading →

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Week 23 – How to handle a Busy Schedule, The Life of a Bivocational Pastor Schedule

Posted on August 17, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I hope that this day finds you doing well and being blessed.  My back is doing fine.  It has been 23 weeks since my back surgery and I am feeling very well.  I was speaking to someone in the office … Continue reading →

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