Tag Archives: religion

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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He is Looking For You!

Posted on May 15, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I saw a “Posted – No Trespassing” sign the other day and it brought back memories of the days when I was a kid living in the country. My brother and I used to go exploring and we spent a … Continue reading →

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What About the Bible? Do I Need to Read It?

Posted on May 8, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I was a Christian for many years before I began to read my Bible on a regular basis. When I finally opened it up, boy was I blessed. And the truth is, I had been missing out on all those blessings … Continue reading →

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Can I Come to Your House?

Posted on April 26, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Here are some pictures of my 5 year old granddaughter Avery playing softball. It is her first year to play and she has learned a lot and she is doing really well. I am so proud of her! Recently it … 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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Where Can I Go?

Posted on April 8, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I took these pictures of my lovely bride when Marta Stephens and I took a walk on the southern most pier in the continental United States. In one of them you can see the southern most hotel in the … Continue reading →

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Good Friday 2015

Posted on April 2, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Tomorrow Christians commemorate “Good Friday.” We recognize that Christ … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Good News

Posted on March 20, 2015 by pastorpstephens

I spent some time with several friends last Sunday witnessing in down town Austin to people outside of the capitol. With many visitors in town it provided a lot of opportunities to share the gospel. I talked to some people … Continue reading →

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Tell What You Know

Posted on March 13, 2015 by pastorpstephens

We had some family and friends over at the house the other day and my wife Marta shared a story that involved one of her sisters. In the story she referred to her sister by name. At the end of … Continue reading →

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