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We desire to help you walk in freedom in every area of your life. Free from the negative effects of future uncertainties, economic pressures, relational tensions, anxiety, worry, fear, and the like. Jesus’ story bears compelling witness to the fact the He has a purpose filled life for each one of us to live out fully and freely.
At Living Stones Church we provide many opportunities for you to discover the truth and learn practical skills that will help you to move towards a life of real and lasting freedom. Take the first step, reach out, and let us journey with you.
“Living Stones Church gives me a sense of belonging. Family. Safety. Honesty. Pastor Paul is a remarkable teacher. This church has been my rock through life’s hardest times. My long, challenging divorce, the loss of my son, so many things. But I feel like I am covered when I am in LSC. And I know I am loved and welcomed and prayed for.
I look forward to coming every Sunday.”
THE LATEST FROM THE BLOG
Walking with Grace through Anxiety
Article by: Marianne Ennis, Director of Communications “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 I have struggled with anxiety and depression on and off...
What No One Tells You About Suffering, Pastor Jennifer Barritt
Article by: Pastor Jennifer Barritt, Middle School Youth Pastor Have you ever noticed the question of suffering is often on people’s minds? A week or two ago, at youth, we were discussing Jesus. We asked the kids, “What would you ask Jesus if you could ask Him...
Distracted by the Lions, Pastor Adam Sapelak
Article by: Adam Sapelak, Church Community Pastor When I picture King Darius throwing Daniel, his most faithful advisor, into the pit full of hungry lions, I imagine Daniel would have had some mixed emotions. He was a man of great faith, and that faith certainly...
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In November 2019, Pastor Amy asked us the following questions: Have you ever felt forgotten or forsaken? Do you wonder if you are doing something wrong, but you don't know what? Do you feel frustrated because God doesn't seem to be answering prayers or things aren't coming together? Why is this happening? Life doesn't make sense.
"Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass and wither as the green herb.
Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light and your justice as the noonday.
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only causes harm." - Psalms 37:1-8.
"To commit ourselves to the Lord means entrusting everything - our lives, families, jobs, possessions - to his control and guidance. To commit ourselves to the Lord means to trust in him, believing that he can care for us better than we can ourselves. We should be willing to wait patiently for him to work out what is best for us. Anger and worry (fretting) are two very destructive emotions. They reveal a lack of faith that God loves us and is in control. We should not worry; instead, we should trust in God, giving ourselves to him for his use and safekeeping. When you dwell on your problems, you will become anxious and angry. But if you concentrate on God and his goodness, you will find peace. Where do YOU focus your attention?" (Life Application Study Bible).
#GodIsInControl #HesGotYourBack #KeepOnSwimming #LSCGroupHug
"Promise keeping is a powerful means of grace in a time when people hardly depend on each other to remember and live by their word." - Lewis B. Smedes.
On May 20, 2018, Pastor Paul shared the above quote from Lewis B. Smedes in his message entitled, "Integrity of Speech." He asked the question, "Do we fully understand the power of words? Do we realize fully that our society's well-being is determined by our verbal integrity?
He urged us to be very slow to make commitments; a person of integrity follows through with what they say. Your word is who you are.
"When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said." (Numbers 30:2)
#BeTrueToYourWord #Integrity #Trustworthy #Honest #LSCGroupHug