Stephanie Pavlantos: The Gift of Gab
When God called me to write I felt obligated to explain to Him that I was NOT a writer. He seemed unconvinced…
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Stephanie Pavlantos: God’s Favorite Christmas
Who doesn’t love Christmas and the memories it brings? As you think of your favorite Christmas, what makes it memorable for you? Was it where you spent it, who you spent it with, or the gift you received? Maybe it was unforgettable because of the gift you gave to someone special. My favorite Christmas was the time I put my name on every gift under the tree. I have a large family with five sisters plus my mom and dad. … Continue reading →
Stephanie Pavlantos: Psalm 18 Retold
He was in a fight for his life. He knew who he was—he would be king. God chose him. But the reigning, evil ruler refused to give up his throne. He pursued the young ruddy shepherd to kill him. Saul wanted to show David who was stronger. David, however, was resilient and sharp. He knew where to hide and how to fight. After all, he had killed lions, bears, and even a giant. How could Saul overtake him? But even … Continue reading →
Stephanie Pavlantos: Tribulation in the Lab
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ~Hebrews 11:1 ESV At twenty-five years old, I had a stomach ulcer from the unbearable stress of my job. I had found a laboratory that would hire an inexperienced college graduate with a B.S. in biology. The VA hospital needed a histology technician, and they would train me to do the job. Histologists make slides from the tissue removed from the body during surgery which … Continue reading →
Stephanie Pavlantos: What’s in a Name?
Do you know the meaning of your name? My name, Stephanie, comes from the Greek work stephanos which means “crowned.” In Revelation, John 19:12 speaks of Jesus, “His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems [stephanos], and he has a name written that no one knows but himself” (Revelation 19:12 ESV). I like that my name means “crowned,” and I don’t like to be called anything but Stephanie. When my name is shortened, it ends … Continue reading →
Stephanie Pavlantos: More than a Friend
The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. ~Proverbs 27:9 NLT I didn’t know I needed a friend like her, but God knew. To me, she was like a sweet perfume. I was out of school, single, looking for a job, and trying to get involved in church. I wasn’t sure about my relationship with God even though my parents reared me in a Christian home. It was confusing being told most of my life to … Continue reading →
Stephanie Pavlantos: “Daddy’s Girl”
God is not ashamed to be called their God. ~Hebrews 11:16b NKJV My father was fifty years old when I was born, and I was a daddy’s girl. Daddy held me on his lap when the doctor gave my vaccines with a gun-like device that left a scar the size of a dime on my upper arm. He taught me to ride my bike. He made me and my siblings homemade donuts before leaving for work as an executive chef. … Continue reading →
Hispanic: Stephanie Pavlantos: La Niña Engreída de Papá: Daddy’s Girl
Su fe inquebrantable fue su regalo…
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Stephanie Pavlantos: Finding Healing from Unhealthy Relationships
Have you ever opened up a jewelry box to get out a necklace and found a tangled mess of chains, watches, and bracelets? This is the way our memories and emotions can get when we’ve experienced hurt from a friend. We have all been in that occasional bad relationship or had hurt feelings from a spouse, friend, or family member. You may have even been in an abusive relationship. These feelings can run deep with memories that replay over and … Continue reading →
Stephanie Pavlantos: Is it Greek to You?
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my Bible study page on VineWords. I will be posting a bit meatier study on Thursdays concerning the Hebrew Roots of our faith. You will learn a few Hebrew words as well as their customs and culture and how that can add richness to your Bible reading and study. Feel free to leave a comment or question at the bottom of the page and I will get back with you. Did you see the movie, … Continue reading →
