Tag Archives: prayer

Are the Syrian Refugees My Neighbor

Posted on November 18, 2015 by pastorpstephens

As I was walking down the hall the other day I passed two other people walking the other direction who were apparently discussing current events. One asked the other, “What do you think of the Syrian refugee situation?” I got … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, Luke 10:29, Luke 9:23, Neighbor, Syrian Refugees | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, Luke 10:29, Luke 9:23, prayer, religion, Syrian Refugees, the good Samaritan, who is my neighbor | Leave a comment

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

Adding Tools to the Tool Belt – Chaplaincy 101

Posted on September 26, 2015 by pastorpstephens

This week I completed some forms for a chaplaincy training program which I will start in October. The program is through a local hospital and will last 6 months. It will involve some class room training and a few hours … Continue reading →

Posted in chaplaincy training program, Christianity, faith, inspirational, ministry work, Praying for Others | Tagged chaplaincy training program, faith, God, ministry work, prayer, Praying for Others | Leave a comment

A Prayer for Today

Posted on September 4, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Lord, it’s early in the morning And I’m still awake, Thinking about people who are in situations That are so hard to take. Friends who have been in and out of the hospital For such a very long time, With … Continue reading →

Posted in A prayer for our nation, Bless those who protect and serve, Church, faith, Healing, Lord bring us peace, poetry, prayer, religion | Tagged a prayer for our nation, Bless those who protect and serve, Christianity, faith, God, inspirational, Lord send us peace, poetry, prayer, religion | 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 →

Posted in Christianity, faith, God, Matthew 15:27, prayer, waiting on the Lord | Tagged Christianity, crumbs from the table, faith, Florida Keys, God, inspirational, Matthew 15:27, ministry work, Patience, prayer, religion | Leave a comment

Prayer Changes Things

Posted on July 29, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I heard someone bemoaning certain issues the other day and after a while they concluded “All we can do is pray.” Over the years I have heard that catch phrase a lot and I think that there is a general … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, faith, God, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:7, religion | Tagged Burdened Heart, Christianity, God, inspirational, ministry work, Philippians 4:6, prayer, Prayer changes things, religion | Leave a comment

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

Washed Clean – Like Drawings on a Sidewalk

Posted on June 27, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I spent some time with the grandkids today and as I was walking home I noticed some of their pictures on the driveway drawn with sidewalk chalk. I guess that makes it driveway chalk. Anyway, I love seeing those drawings … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, faith, God, God's Mercy, inspirational, religion, salvation, Titus 3:5, Washing away our sins | Tagged Christianity, faith, fellowship with God, forgiveness, God, God's Mercy, grandchildren, Jesus Christ, ministry work, prayer, religion, renewing, sidewalk chalk, Titus 3:5, washing away sins | Leave a comment

Some Thoughts on the Shooting in Charleston

Posted on June 19, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I know that it has been a tough week for many people. The people of Charleston who were affected by the church shooting are particularly on my mind. We all need to keep them in our prayers as they deal … Continue reading →

Posted in Charleston Church Shooting 2015, Christianity, Ephesians 4:5, faith, ministry work, No place for racism, No place for terrorism, Overcome Evil with Good, religion, Romans 12:21 | Tagged Charleston, Charleston Shooting 2015, Christianity, Ephesians 4:5, faith, God, inspirational, pray for Charleston, prayer, racism, religion, Romans 12:21, terrorism | 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 →

Posted in 1 John 1:9, Christianity, Don't give up, faith, God, Matthew 5:23, ministry work, Philippians 3:13, Psalm 51, religion, Romans 5:20 | Tagged 1 John 1:9, Christianity, don't give up, faith, God, grandchildren, inspirational, Matthew 5:23, ministry work, Never cast out, never forsaken, Patience, Philippians 3:13, prayer, Romans 5:20, spiritual growth, What if I mess up | Leave a comment