Tag Archives: prayer

Prayer Request

Posted on June 2, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Hope you are having a great week.  Last night I spent about an hour in prayer with a group of friends as we prepared to share the gospel this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the streets of downtown Austin, … Continue reading →

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God is ready to Talk

Posted on May 31, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Sometimes my granddaughters call me on the phone just to say hello or to see if they can come over. They live just 3 doors down so they come over pretty often which is okay by me. When they call … Continue reading →

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God Still Speaks

Posted on May 29, 2015 by pastorpstephens

This week I have posted one of my sermons. If you would prefer to watch it on video, I have provided a link. The video picks up after paragraph #4. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/QVzLxehEXKQ Good morning, it is an … Continue reading →

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Letters, Addresses and God’s Word

Posted on May 22, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Every week I write letters and send a copy of one of my sermons to some men who are serving time in various prisons across the state.  Some of these men I have been corresponding with for several years; some … Continue reading →

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Redeemed and Renamed

Posted on April 24, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Isaiah 43:1 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. This verse has been … Continue reading →

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Is Your Prayer Okay?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I was looking through some old posts and ran across a poem that I had written as a prayer for a family.  I added another stanza to it as I figured that a well-rounded prayer ought to include a request … Continue reading →

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Growing Weaker But Growing Stronger

Posted on January 30, 2015 by pastorpstephens

On Monday nights I have been volunteering at a local nursing with some other members of our church.  I try to make the rounds, talk to the residents and see if they have any special needs or prayer requests.  The … Continue reading →

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Giving Praise

Posted on January 23, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I was reading that wonderful passage again about Paul and Silas in prison in Acts (see Acts 16:16-34, you will be blessed!).  I love their praise in the midst of the prison.  They start praising and in the midst of … Continue reading →

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Blessing Those Who Mistreat Us

Posted on November 21, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. I love Romans chapter 12.  Our Lord through the Apostle Paul provides us such great instruction, inspiration and encouragement for godly living in this chapter.  This verse in … Continue reading →

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It’s Been So Long Since I Have Prayed

Posted on November 13, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was practicing the guitar earlier today and trying to put together just the right chords to a song I wrote a long time ago.  Funny, but I don’t think there are any chords to capture what my voice does … Continue reading →

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