“The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 From children to college students, praise God that the school year is over. Time to sleep in until mid-morning and stay up passed their usual bedtime. Parents are rejoicing that at least they can take a vacation even if...
Category: Heart to Heart Devotional
Pleasing God
So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. – 2 Corinthians 5:9 How often do we try to please our parents, only to fail because it’s not what they expected? Or how often do our own children do the same to us? The apostle Paul had one...
Encouraging Bible Verses For Father’s Day From The Psalms and Proverbs
Consider reading these verses together and discuss them as a family or use your smart devices to go over them if your family is not all together this weekend. Just as a father has compassion on his children,So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him (Psalm 103:13). Praise the Lord!How blessed is the...
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He shall sustain you…
(Psalm 55:22a, NASB95). All of us at one time or another have been in situations where we feel like we cannot go on any further. It could be an illness or relationship. At times, it gets really hard to put one foot in front of the other. Our energies are drained and the spirit to...
THE BLESSINGS OF GOD ON LIVING STONES FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you (Hebrews 13:17, NIV). As a member and church leader of Living...
Choosing What Truly Matters
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33 The Pharisees in Jesus’ time were deeply religious in outward behavior, yet Jesus often rebuked them because “They do all their deeds to be seen by others” (Matthew 23:5). Their piety was more...
The Trinity: God The Holy Spirit
This article is Part 3 of a three-part series on the Trinity. A March 30, 2025 www.christianpost.com article detailed that only around 11% of American Christians hold a Biblical view of the Trinity. I hope everyone who reads this article is in that percentage. Let’s review: The Christian doctrine of the Trinity is: God is...
Ode to Mothers
Held by grace, you greet each day, though weariness may cloud your way Amid the chaos, calm you bring, a steady heart in everything Present always, soft and near, you dry each tear and calm each fear Pouring love without demand, with open heart and open hand You never ask for...
The Equipping of the saints
“And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ…” (Eph. 4:11-12). Every Sunday is the Lord’s Day. We come together to worship and to express...
The Eternal Benefits of Working Out
Regular workouts are one of my passions. I take immense joy in maintaining a healthy body, even in my 40s. While it does require time away from my family and demands a lot of effort, I embrace it wholeheartedly because I witness the benefits every day. Staying fit has made it easier for me to...