Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Living Stones Ministries ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://livingstonesministries.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Restoring Faith in the Middle of the Storm](https://livingstonesministries.org/restoring-faith-in-the-middle-of-the-storm/) - Storms are scary. When the waves crash and torrential rain pelts us, escaping or hiding from the storm may seem the best way to handle our circumstances. But just as the disciples endured the hurricane-force storm on the Sea of Galilee for a while, we may also have to wait for Jesus to calm the - [Holding on to Scripture in a Changing Culture](https://livingstonesministries.org/holding-on-to-scripture-in-a-changing-culture/) - God’s people were about to enter a culture steeped in idolatry. Moses stood before the two million plus crowd and said, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just - [Another Chapter](https://livingstonesministries.org/another-chapter/) - Because of my Dad’s porn struggle, my parents divorced when I young. Though the church tried to help him, he wasn’t willing to be accountable. He thought he’d be able to overcome the addiction on his own, but the enemy knew better. Our family was devastated by his porn addiction. My parents’ marriage was destroyed, - [Spiritual Warfare](https://livingstonesministries.org/spiritual-warfare/) - By Sherry Holt My sweet mother, God love her, developed a neurological problem in the latter part of her life, and as her breakdown started, her memory would come and go. She knew that I was divorced and living alone, but she didn’t remember why (which was a blessing to me). She said to a - [Peace Has Come](https://livingstonesministries.org/peace-has-come/) - In a perfect world, Christmas is a time to of happiness, peace, and smiles as everyone celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. But we don’t live in a perfect world. Problems exist, hearts are heavy, and the struggle can be painful for families of LGBT loved ones. We can allow the emotional and mental challenges - [Have You Ever Felt Hopeless?](https://livingstonesministries.org/have-you-ever-felt-hopeless/) - Many times families feel desperate and hopeless. I empathize with what they are muddling through when a loved one identifies as a homosexual. Hopelessness appears to be swallowing them up in their despair. Joy and Rob felt that way. They were barely able to sleep at night after their daughter declared she was “gay.” Joy - [Identity: Woven Into Our DNA](https://livingstonesministries.org/identity-woven-into-our-dna/) - “You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. … My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. … Your eyes saw my unformed body.” — Psalm 139:13, 139:15-16 NIV Transgender athlete Lia Thomas gained global attention in December 2021 by shattering collegiate women’s swimming team records. - [Can The News Media Make You Gay? Grace’s Story](https://livingstonesministries.org/can-the-news-media-make-you-gay-graces-story/) - Can The News Media Make You Gay? Grace’s Story To my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; to God be all the glory. I remember my mother telling me how she praised God regularly during her pregnancy with me. She also said that she suffered no pain during my birth. My mother was a woman of - [The Inescapable Sense of Wrongness](https://livingstonesministries.org/the-inescapable-sense-of-wrongness/) - English poet Alexander Pope once wrote, “One truth is clear, whatever is, is right.” But most of us would emphatically say that there are many situations and actions in this world that are not right. In fact, as the Bible plainly reveals, much of what is, is wrong. The apostle Paul wrote, “There is no - [The Value of Change](https://livingstonesministries.org/the-value-of-change/) - God expects His people to learn and grow throughout their lives. If we hold wrong beliefs (opinions), we need to accept that our views are mistaken, and we need to replace those wrong notions with the right views based on universal principles. Maybe you can identify with this person’s struggle to release destructive opinions: When - [Transforming Freedom](https://livingstonesministries.org/transforming-freedom/) - I want to begin by saying thank you to all the prayer warriors, parents, and friends who have kept your struggling loved ones in your prayers. I testify to the power of prayer. God still performs miracles, and He’s sitting on His throne! Although I grew up living with my mother and stepfather, I vaguely - [Marriage](https://livingstonesministries.org/marriage/) - Marriage has become a controversial issue in the Christian community. But it shouldn’t be. Marriage was created and defined by God as a holy union between one man and one woman. His ultimate goal in a marital union is for husbands and wives to have oneness expressed within a relationship bound together by a Holy - [When Compassion is Not Enough](https://livingstonesministries.org/when-compassion-is-not-enough/) - Compassion is at the heart of the gospel. Because of His compassion, God sent His Son to save a world full of sinners. Without doubt, the world is a better place when human hearts, like God’s heart, are moved by compassion. But compassion does not—cannot—stand alone. In this fallen world Bradley referred to, sin has - [The Greatest Love](https://livingstonesministries.org/the-greatest-love/) - Ask someone for a list of favorite romantic stories and Gone with the Wind may be near the top. Ever since Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh immortalized Margaret Mitchell’s epic tale, millions of moviegoers have wondered how Scarlett O’Hara could have resisted Rhett Butler’s charm so long, then trampled on his heart so cruelly. And - [Run with Perseverance](https://livingstonesministries.org/run-with-perseverance/) - Before you opened this book, you may have wondered if God is still in the miracle business. The Bible tells stories of transformation, but does God perform healings of mind, body, and soul today? The real-life stories shared in Just Give Me Jesus testify to the reality of transformation. You can’t deny that God still - [February Blog](https://livingstonesministries.org/february-blog/) - Sometimes reflecting on circumstances surrounding a loved one believing their homosexual, can be over whelming and filled with what seems hopeless. We pray and pray, and pray some more. But yet from sight prayers don’t appear to be answered. Weariness can make the heart heavy, and we drown in hopelessness as we beg God to - [Life Changes](https://livingstonesministries.org/life-changes/) - The mother’s heart grieved as the son God had created and blessed her with walked deeper into the gay (original text is GID) lifestyle. Six long years she watched him pursue this deception and turn his back on all who loved him. As Joseph was taken from his homeland to be sold to an Egyptian - [Christmas Wishes](https://livingstonesministries.org/christmas-wishes/) - Denise and the Staff and Board of Living Stones Ministries wish to send a Merry Christmas to you. As Christmas approaches, know you are in my prayers. May you be filled with joy and laughter as you celebrate our Lord’s birth. You are treasured by God and by us, and we are thankful for the - [Dear Friend,](https://livingstonesministries.org/dear-friend/) - Dear Friend, As family and friends begin to make plans for Thanksgiving, the observance is expected to be filled with food and laughter, celebrating the holiday that started with the pilgrim’s grateful hearts, way back in 1621. As this year’s celebration draws closer, plans to celebrate with a big and fabulous meal go into motion. - [My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me](https://livingstonesministries.org/my-sheep-hear-my-voice-and-i-know-them-and-they-follow-me/) - If we’re honest, we sometimes find ourselves merely contemplating our circumstances, but not truly submitting them to God. Instead, when we feel overwhelmed by life, we may be tempted to doubt God will really show up for us. Because of this mistrust, we attempt to control situations and manipulate people - this becomes our modus - [Adult Children](https://livingstonesministries.org/adult-children/) - The number of calls I receive from adult children of an LGBT parent continues to increase. These callers either grew up with a gay parent or are facing this circumstance as an adult. They speak of their heartache and the difficulties created by their parent’s decision to act on their homosexual or transgender feelings, but - [Citizens of Heaven](https://livingstonesministries.org/citizens-of-heaven/) - As Christians, we need to remember that the deepest point of our identity is not in the fame or fortune we achieve in this life; our ultimate identity is tied to our loving, obedient responses to God’s call on our lives. If He calls you to be a brain surgeon, then be the best brain - [The Long-Long-Term Perspective](https://livingstonesministries.org/the-long-long-term-perspective/) - Sometimes it’s necessary to stand back and gain some perspective. I’m learning that my perspective must be long-long-term. In many instances, a trial passes and you move on—a better, stronger, and more joyous person for having passed through that difficulty. That’s living in a long-term perspective. But in some cases, the trial continues for a - [Who are you?](https://livingstonesministries.org/who-are-you/) - In your journey you must learn to trust the Lord with all your heart. When you take your eyes off Jesus, you start to trust your own actions. But only God can handle this. Do not be wise in your own eyes (Proverbs 3:7 NIV). Who are you? Yes, your loved one has a broken - [A Return to Peace and Joy](https://livingstonesministries.org/a-return-to-peace-and-joy/) - By Michael Martinez My name is Michael Martinez, a 38-year-old born-again Christian residing in Ontario, California. I grew up in a church where I felt a deep sense of security, love, and peace that only God could provide. I had a genuine, loving relationship with my heavenly Father despite some difficulties at home—an introduction to - [How Do You Pray?](https://livingstonesministries.org/how-do-you-pray/) - Have you ever admitted to God, “I’m done. There’s nothing left of me”? What can we do? The Word of God directs us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Yet we often forget to pray consistently, passionately. In fact, we may pray only when we feel desperate or hopeless. How can we move toward - [He knows his mom’s love is ever present!](https://livingstonesministries.org/he-knows-his-moms-love-is-ever-present/) - In the last few years, I’ve come to know Melissa and her family very well. I’ve witnessed firsthand the love she has for her son who lives the homosexual lifestyle. Several times, I’ve marveled at how her love for God grows steadily and how He strengthens her each day in each challenge she faces with - [Can you imagine Jesus asking you for a drink from the well? ](https://livingstonesministries.org/can-you-imagine-jesus-asking-you-for-a-drink-from-the-well/) - Can you imagine Jesus asking you for a drink from the well? It is likely that the Samaritan woman at the well was confused Jesus asked “Will you give me a drink?” After all, she was a Samaritan woman and He is a Jew. It is a known fact that the Jews and Samaritans - [Dear Friends](https://livingstonesministries.org/dear-friends/) - Dear Friends, Many of us have cherished Christmas memories and stories. But while reminiscing feels good in the moment, our family’s present circumstances can threaten to overshadow the true reason for the season. Because perhaps more than any other holiday, Christmas is loaded with emotions and expectations. Christian families with gay and transgender loved ones - [May your heart be blessed this Thanksgiving with the joy that comes from the living God.](https://livingstonesministries.org/may-your-heart-be-blessed-this-thanksgiving-with-the-joy-that-comes-from-the-living-god/) - Thanksgiving is a national holiday that speaks of grateful hearts for the year’s blessings, and especially for the harvest. This is a holiday that has not only cultural traditions, but also religious roots. Many homes have culture-based decorations such as corn stalks and pumpkins to symbolize the holiday. But many also precede the meal, with - [The “My Truth” Delusion](https://livingstonesministries.org/the-my-truth-delusion/) - By Denise Shick You turn things upside down, as if the potter were thought to be like the clay! Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, “You did not make me”? Can the pot say to the potter, “You know nothing”? Isaiah 29:16 (NIV) Can you imagine how shocked a potter - [Envy’s Destructive Path](https://livingstonesministries.org/envys-destructive-path/) - By Denise Shick For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. James 3:16 God desires us to see ourselves as he sees us a male or female He wove together. He made each of us with special gifts, skills, and interests to be used for His glory. When we - [Parents, Defend Your God-Given Rights](https://livingstonesministries.org/parents-defend-your-god-given-rights/) - by: Denise Shick “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring are a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3 School districts across the United States are enacting policies that undermine the authority of parents to determine what is best for their children. In a Michigan middle school, teachers were advised not to notify parents of their child’s transgender - [Support Teachers With Prayer](https://livingstonesministries.org/support-teachers-with-prayer/) - By Denise Shick “I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strengththrough His Spirit.” Ephesians 3:16 (NLT) “You know this has been weighing heavily on my heart for quite some time.” The urgent tone ofthe email pierced my heart. The 22-year veteran middle school teacher—I’ll call himTom—wanted prayer support. “I - [Five Affirmations Youth Need Daily](https://livingstonesministries.org/five-affirmations-youth-need-daily/) - Jesus said, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 (NLT) According to a recent Gallup poll, the percentage of US adults who self-identify as “something other than heterosexual has increased to a new high of 7.1%—double the percentage from 2012, when - [The Rainbow Rule](https://livingstonesministries.org/the-rainbow-rule/) - “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” — Matthew 7:12 NIV THE GOLDEN RULE “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is a life principle taken from Jesus’ teachings. Most people modernize the statement by saying, - [As summer approaches, love is in the air](https://livingstonesministries.org/as-summer-approaches-love-is-in-the-air/) - As summer approaches, love is the air. Does this sound familiar? Love should be something expressed in each day of life. Loving someone as God loves us does not change, not in reality? Many have been told in no uncertain terms, if we don’t accept the decisions of a loved one in a same sex - [When Transgender Behaviors Emerge in the Church](https://livingstonesministries.org/when-transgender-behaviors-emerge-in-the-church/) - When transgender behaviors emerge in a church, its members are often startled. Some become uncomfortable and confused. Church leaders are likely uncertain of how to respond. A basic question many ask is, “What does the Bible have to say on this matter?” The primary Bible verse that appears to address the issue of transgender behavior - [Embracing Masculinity in a Changing Society](https://livingstonesministries.org/embracing-masculinity-in-a-changing-society/) - I was waiting to board a flight when I noticed two young men that appeared to be a couple. One of the men appeared to be approximately 18 to 20 years old. He had a dark complication, black hair, and brown eyes. But perhaps most noticeable about him was the strong feminine body language he - [My Own Father Beleived](https://livingstonesministries.org/my-own-father-beleived/) - The International Journal of Transgenderism has published evidence that many patients regret their sex-reassignment surgery when they discover that the surgery failed to solve their real problems. Some subjects confessed that they had second thoughts about having the surgery. However, because they feared that they might never get another chance at the surgery, they kept - [Are You Really Alone?](https://livingstonesministries.org/are-you-really-alone/) - “I am not really alone, because the Father is with me.” John 16:32 (GNT) Have you ever been in that place? Being mindful of Christ Jesus’s presence can be difficult when our mind takes us in the direction of our pain. Feeling alone and distant from God after his daughter came out as transgender to - [Let Your Speech Always be Gracious](https://livingstonesministries.org/let-your-speech-always-be-gracious/) - Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 (ESV) Megan called me one afternoon to share her concern for a female coworker who was transitioning to become a man. “She’s my friend,” Megan said, “She wants me to use her - [The Collision Between Church, and Families, and Their Loved Ones in the LGBT](https://livingstonesministries.org/the-collision-between-church-and-families/) - The collision between the church, countless families, and their loved ones in the LGBT community continues to demonstrate the powerful impact, especially on Christian businesses, of the US Supreme Court’s re-definition of marriage to include same-sex unions. Christians who deny the legitimacy of or fail to affirm the homosexual lifestyle are routinely denounced as homophobic, - [Encourage Your Children in Their Uniqueness](https://livingstonesministries.org/encourage-your-children-in-their-uniqueness/) - Gender Identity Dysphoria (GID or gender confusion) causes a person to become uncomfortable in their actual born gender. GID can be caused by a variety of reasons, including: low self-esteem, seeking same sex per acceptance, distant same sex parent, sexual/physical/verbal abuse, personality or obsessive disorder, etc. GID is not a one size fits all mentality. - [God is Faithful!](https://livingstonesministries.org/god-is-faithful/) - My biggest problem in life has been pain. Pain from hurts, fears, traumas, and loneliness. Gender dysphoria was where I found relief from the pain and received pleasure. As a sixth-grade boy, I don’t know why I enjoyed thinking about being a girl and wearing female clothing. All I know is that I was the - [Never Beyond Reach](https://livingstonesministries.org/never-beyond-reach/) - As Christmas draws near, you may dread another holiday separated from LGBT loved ones. Even if they’ve expressed interest in joining you, they may have set conditions and made demands you don’t want to accept. So your heart is heavy, your spirit wounded, and your mind confused. Is there any hope for this to be - [You Are Not Alone!](https://livingstonesministries.org/you-are-not-alone/) - “Loneliness rate edges up to 20%, highest level since the Covid-19 pandemic,” an October 2024 Gallup poll reported. That means one in five people battle this affliction. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one because they decided to pursue an LGBT lifestyle, you are one of those sufferers. You may agree with - [True Love Is Grounded in Truth](https://livingstonesministries.org/true-love-is-grounded-in-truth/) - God calls us to a sacrificial love. Jesus told the Twelve, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13 ESV). Jesus loved us so much that he endured an excruciating death to purchase our redemption, but he never compromised on what he knew to be - [Release Control](https://livingstonesministries.org/release-control/) - In my journey toward healing, I often played a game of tug-of-war with God. I told Him I was handing the situation with my gender-confused dad over to Him, but I kept pulling it back toward me—trying one more solution on my own. I lived a long time under the “no one else” mentality: “If - [A Very Large Problem](https://livingstonesministries.org/a-very-large-problem/) - The women who headed for Jesus’s tomb the Sunday after His crucifixion had seen where Jesus’s body had been entombed, so when Sabbath ended, they wanted to honor Jesus by anointing His body with a spice mixture (Luke 23:55–56). One very large problem, though. A huge stone had been rolled over the tomb’s entrance. As - [Make Pride Month Prayer Month](https://livingstonesministries.org/make-pride-month-prayer-month/) - Make Pride Month Prayer Month In June, nations around the world celebrate Pride Month with parades, special events, and programs. Everyone is supposed to join the LGBT community in exalting a lifestyle and belief system that is diametrically opposed to scientific fact and biblical morality. The LGBT community and its supporters want us to believe - [Out of Darkness](https://livingstonesministries.org/out-of-darkness/) - One effective way Satan gains power over us and our loved ones is through minimizing sin. He takes advantage of our human tendency to justify our thoughts, behaviors, and actions. I don’t want to think of myself as a sinner, and Satan is eager to reinforce these thoughts in my head: “I’m a good person,” - [What Is the Path to True Freedom?](https://livingstonesministries.org/what-is-the-path-to-true-freedom/) - According to Merriam-Webster freedom is “the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action” and “unrestricted use.” Many people take the idea of “unrestricted use” to extremes, believing they can do whatever they want to do if they feel it’s in their best interest. This mindset has led to a rampant rise in - [Be Pro-Active in Affirming Your Child’s God-Given Gender Identity](https://livingstonesministries.org/be-pro-active-in-affirming-your-childs-god-given-gender-identity/) - On June 27, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that parents do have rights when it comes to their children’s education. In a 6–3 vote, the Justices sided with a group of Maryland parents who wanted their children to opt out of lessons containing LGBT themes that conflict with their religious convictions. Accusations from - [Boundaries](https://livingstonesministries.org/boundaries/) - Family members usually struggle to set boundaries for their LGBT loved ones. We don’t want to ostracize our loved one, but when that person pursues destructive behaviors or creates conflict in our family, we can set limits to prevent the Enemy from taking us down and to allow God space to bring healing. What should - [How to Heal Critical Spirit Wounds](https://livingstonesministries.org/how-to-heal-critical-spirit-wounds/) - Words wound. We know that. Someone’s words have probably hurt you recently, and you’ve probably hurt someone with your words too. Word wounds are often the product of a critical spirit—in you or the other person. Those who give free rein to a critical spirit tear down other people rather than build them up. Over - [Singing in the Pain](https://livingstonesministries.org/singing-in-the-pain/) - The Thanksgiving season beckons us into a spirit of praise, worship, and thanksgiving. God yearns for His people to cultivate these habits, but often we’re so focused on our hurt and difficult circumstances that we don’t use these soul-healing tools. You may be thinking, She must be kidding. What is there to be thankful for - [A King Worthy of Our Allegiance](https://livingstonesministries.org/a-king-worthy-of-our-allegiance/) - If you follow national news at all, you’ve probably heard about the “No Kings” protests. The participants are voicing their disapproval of the way the president is running the country. But when I see signs that read “No Kings,” I think of another issue—a much deeper, spiritual problem. We humans don’t really want any kind - [Three Goals for the New Year](https://livingstonesministries.org/three-goals-for-the-new-year/) - Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 Most of us enter the new year with some ideas about what we’d like to do differently. Maybe you want to adjust your diet - [Trading Lies for Light: The Journey to Biblical Thinking](https://livingstonesministries.org/trading-lies-for-light-the-journey-to-biblical-thinking/) - We all have a worldview—a set of conscious and subconscious beliefs through which we see and interpret life. Worldview determines how we view God, ourselves, truth, and reality. It colors our understanding of history and shapes our values. When we accept Christ as Savior and Lord, the Holy Spirit begins to transform our worldview—removing beliefs - [Envy’s Destructive Path](https://livingstonesministries.org/envys-destructive-path-2/) - For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. James 3:16 When God delivered the tenth commandment on Mount Sinai, he added a sweeping conclusion to the simple beginning: “You shall not covet … anything that belongs to your neighbor” Exodus 20:17). Why add anything? Maybe God wanted to - [How Can God Bring Any Good Out of This?](https://livingstonesministries.org/how-can-god-bring-any-good-out-of-this/) - Have you ever been so weary that you said, “I cannot take another step”? Have you awakened in the morning and refused to open your eyes because you still felt exhausted? Pain can do that. It can weaken us to the point that we’re immobile. It can fill our heart with so much darkness that - [Faith over Fear: Stepping into God’s Courage](https://livingstonesministries.org/faith-over-fear-stepping-into-gods-courage/) - Early one morning Grace awoke suddenly, her heart racing and her palms sweaty. Fear welled up inside her. After a few deep breaths, she said, “I know You’re with me, God. Help.” Her breathing steadied and her heartbeat slowed. The fear disappeared. God was with Grace that morning. He’s with her every morning. 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