Tag Archives: religion

Unto Us

Posted on December 13, 2014 by pastorpstephens

Here is a song I have been working on the past couple of days. It came about one morning as I was praying about some of the troubles that our country is presently going through. May the Lord bless us, … Continue reading →

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Eyes of Grace

Posted on December 11, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I have continued to practice playing the guitar and have found a couple of songs that I really like that have some quick chord changes in them (at least quick for me) that I almost have memorized.  My progress continues … Continue reading →

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How Do We Love God

Posted on December 5, 2014 by pastorpstephens

   I was blessed with a much needed day off today.  I got to go to the mall with my wife, my daughter and my two granddaughters.  The last couple of times to the mall, the girls and I have … 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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The Best and Worst

Posted on October 30, 2014 by pastorpstephens

      We had a wonderful time on our day trip to Goliad. We went to Goliad state park and checked out Mission Espiritu Santu, which translated means, the Holy Spirit mission. It was a mission complex built by the Spaniards … Continue reading →

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Pressing On – Learning How to Play the Guitar

Posted on October 16, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I bought a guitar about 7 months ago.  Prior to that, I had never owned a musical instrument.  I was praying about what the Lord would have me to do this year and I believe this was something that was … Continue reading →

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Walking with the Master

Posted on October 7, 2014 by pastorpstephens

We have a new puppy and in his youthful exuberance he is still learning so much.  One of the things he is still learning is how to go on a walk. Sure, he knows how to run around, chase butterflies, … Continue reading →

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Be Still and Know that He is God

Posted on September 11, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I have felt a little frustrated lately…I think I have just been tired.  When I feel frustrated I am reminded of a sermon I heard Charles Stanley preach years ago.  He said when you are frustrated you should halt.  Halt … Continue reading →

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Being Pruned for New Growth

Posted on August 14, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I have some type of house plant on the desk at my office which I guess really makes it an “office plant.” It was given to me a few months ago by the person who occupied the desk before I … Continue reading →

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Be Courageous – The Lord is with you

Posted on August 10, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed to spend some quality time with the granddaughters the other day and Avery the 4 year old informed me that next week she was going to Disney World.  This was news to me and to others in … Continue reading →

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