Tag Archives: spiritual growth

The Flowers of the Field

Posted on April 16, 2016 by pastorpstephens

  I met the other men at the church early this morning and we had a “work day” on the property.   We got a lot done and the men have things looking real nice.  We mowed, trimmed weeds, and cleared … Continue reading →

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Wait Training and Staying in Line

Posted on April 7, 2016 by pastorpstephens

I was stuck in downtown Buda the other day waiting on a train.  And I was waiting and waiting and waiting.  The railroad crossing arms were down, the lights were flashing and traffic was backed up for a couple of … Continue reading →

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Raising Them Right

Posted on January 23, 2016 by pastorpstephens

My daughter  was over with her two girls Avery and Haley the other day and needless to say, it was a good day.  It is always a good day whenever any of our kids or grandkids visit.  They are all … Continue reading →

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Healing and Growing a Little at a Time

Posted on October 24, 2015 by pastorpstephens

For my devotional reading today, I read Mark 8:22-26.  It details for us Jesus healing a blind man.  This particular healing by Christ is differs from others mentioned in the gospels.  This one is progressive in nature rather than instantaneous.  … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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The Possibilities during Persecution

Posted on March 5, 2015 by pastorpstephens

Going through a tough time?  Are you in the midst of a trial now and it seems like a setback on your walk of faith?  Paul writing from the midst of situation that most of us would consider a setback … Continue reading →

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Grow in Grace and Knowledge

Posted on July 31, 2014 by pastorpstephens

 The granddaughters came over the other day and we spent the afternoon doing the usual, playing hide and seek, singing songs and coloring and drawing.  While we were drawing I noticed that Haley who is two and a half years … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth

Posted on June 12, 2014 by pastorpstephens

I was blessed to visit with some friends this week that I had not seen in a few years. They were members at a church that I used to pastor in south Austin. It was great to catch up on … Continue reading →

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