Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Do Not Forget

Posted on September 26, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I was watching a cartoon with the granddaughters a few years ago which explored the question, “Where does night come from?” As the characters began to discuss the possibilities and search out the answer, I asked the girls if they … Continue reading →

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God Works In Us and Through Us

Posted on May 24, 2025 by pastorpstephens

I have been doing a devotional in the book of Exodus and this week I have been focusing on chapter 3. In this chapter, God tells Moses that He has heard the cries of His people who are in bondage … Continue reading →

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The Right Perspective

Posted on January 19, 2024 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel group we talked about dealing with the stresses and struggles that we all encounter in life. Our discussion centered around Bible passages that people find helpful during such times. Whenever I have stressful times or … Continue reading →

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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on September 16, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week in our chapel class we talked about one of my favorite passages, Matthew 5:15-16. I love the instruction and the encouragement we find in these verses. This passage comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It follows the … Continue reading →

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How Much Do You Need to Know?

Posted on January 13, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week someone earnestly asked me, “How much do you need to know to share the gospel?” In answer to their question, I told them about a man I know a long time ago named Ronnie. Ronnie lived in a … Continue reading →

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A Time to Grow

Posted on January 8, 2023 by pastorpstephens

I was recently asked how my early years as a Christian set the tone for how I would live out my Christian faith. I came to know Christ as Savior when I was 12 at a youth event. My family … Continue reading →

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Living with Purpose

Posted on August 12, 2022 by pastorpstephens

What Should I Do? A man woke up one morning and as he lay in bed, A certain question kept running through his head, “If everyone has a purpose as some say we do, Then what is mine? I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Hold Fast to What is Good

Posted on May 7, 2022 by pastorpstephens

My wife and I have always had dachshunds in our home. We have raised them with our children, and some might say we raised them like our children! About 35 years ago, we lived in a house with huge oak … Continue reading →

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Transformed and Renewed

Posted on September 16, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I have lots of favorite Bible verses. And I even have some favorite Bible chapters. Romans chapter 12 is one of those chapters. The chapter begins with an exhortation to believers to dedicate ourselves to God and allow Him to … Continue reading →

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Who’s Walking Who?

Posted on September 9, 2021 by pastorpstephens

I saw somebody walking the dog last Saturday morning and the dog was tugging on the leash pulling them down the road. At first, I couldn’t tell if they were walking the dog or if the dog was walking them. … Continue reading →

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