Tag Archives: prayer

Cast Your Cares on Him

Posted on May 15, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I spent a couple of hours knocking doors in a neighborhood near the church the other day. In my estimation it was time well spent. I was able to meet some new people, invite them to church and have some … Continue reading →

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Love Letters

Posted on May 1, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I got another letter from my 6 year old granddaughter Avery the other day. I have gathered quite a collection from her; some are at my desk at work, some in my briefcase, and a few others are saved around … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, grandchildren, hope, Romans 15:4 | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, grandchildren, hope, inspirational, Patience, prayer, religion, Stand firm in the faith | Leave a comment

A Great Redeemer – He Meets Us Where We Are

Posted on February 28, 2016 by pastorpstephens

One of the things we have talked about consistently and considerably in our group discussions in the chaplaincy training program has to do with taking plenty of time with people who are hurting. We must always take the time to … Continue reading →

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I Confess

Posted on February 21, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I confess…I burned the sausage. And not just a little, I burned it real good – or real bad depending on how you look at it. The grandkids were over and I got suckered into a couple of games of … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 1:9, barbecue, Christianity, Church, forgiveness, God, God's Mercy, grandchildren, Romans 3:23, Titus 2:11 | Tagged 1 John 1:9, burning the sausage, Christianity, faith, forgiveness, God, grandchildren, prayer, religion, Romans 3:23, Titus 2:11 | Leave a comment

When I Feel Weak – A Prayer for Comfort

Posted on February 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I met a few people in the past month or so who are going through some difficult times. More than a few of them are worried that they will let someone down by admitting to the fear and anxiety they … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians 12:9, A prayer for Peace, Christianity, Church, Don't give up, faith, God, God's Mercy, God's Strength, prayer, Psalm 103:14 | Tagged 2 Corinthians 12:9, Christianity, don't give up, faith, God, God's Strength, prayer, Psalm 103:14 | Leave a comment

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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All We Can Do is Pray

Posted on January 17, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was talking to a couple of folks the other day about a situation they had been dealing with for some time. At one point in the conversation one of them said, “Well, I guess all we can do now … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Peace, Philippians 4:6-7, prayer, Praying for Others, Promises | Tagged Christianity, Church, faith, God, God's Peace, Philippians 4:6-7, prayer, Praying for Others, religion, sharing your faith | Leave a comment

What Me Worry?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I remember coming home from work one time and finding our son who was four or five very upset, sitting on the couch with a worried look on his face. I asked him what was going on. Wringing his hands … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, faith, God, Matthew 6:34, religion, worry | Tagged faith, God, Matthew 6:34, ministry work, prayer, religion, sharing your faith, worry | 2 Comments

God of All Comforts and the Chaplaincy Experience

Posted on December 13, 2015 by pastorpstephens

My chaplaincy program is going well. It is a real blessing to work with the patients and staff at the hospital. And while some situations and conversations are much more serious and somber than others, I know the Lord is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians 1:3, chaplaincy training program, Christianity, Dealing with grief, Don't give up, faith, God, God's Mercy, Grief, inspirational, ministry work | Tagged 2 Corinthians 1:3, chaplaincy training program, comfort, Dealing with Grief, faith, God, God's Mercy, inspirational, never forsaken, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving Prayer 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Thank You God for all the blessings in my life Bestowed from Heaven above; You’ve given me such a wonderful wife, Who fills my heart with love. And thank you for blessing my children, With loving spouses of their own, … Continue reading →

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