Living Stones Ministries

10/06/2026

The parable of the prodigal son is one of the most familiar stories in the Bible. The son who leaves, squanders, and returns. The son who stays and stews. One part of the story that sticks with me, though, is passed over quickly in Luke’s narrative. The time lapse. How long was the younger son gone? How long did the father wait for news of his son—any news? We don’t know. All Luke tells us is “while he [the son] was a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him” (Luke 15:21). “His father…https://livingstonesministries.org/expect-the-return/

09/30/2026

Grief and sorrow can make our hearts heavy. Yet even in the pain, God invites us into His peace.

This season, I’m choosing gratitude—not because life is without sorrow, but because God remains faithful through it all.

Today, I choose His peace. Will you join me?

09/21/2026

09/17/2026

https://livingstonesministries.org/when-pride-falls-grace-rises/

09/01/2026

https://acpeds.org/veteran-pediatrician-hails-medicaid-shift-ending-youth-sex-change-treatments-this-is-not-denial-of-care/

ACPeds reports on a veteran pediatrician praising a Medicaid shift ending youth sex-change treatments, arguing it’s not a denial of care.

08/31/2026

I’m thrilled to announce the newest release in my children’s book series, My New Neighbors! The book is available in paperback and hardcover.

Jin loves airplanes, so he is excited when one of the new neighbors, Diego, is an airplane pilot. But Jin’s mom seems wary of Diego and his partner Tyreek. Through conversation with his grandparents and his mom, Jin learns more about relationships that honor God and how to love others in ways that please Him.

In Our New Neighbors, Denise Shick provides parents with a loving yet faith-based perspective on treating others with kindness even when their lifestyles conflict with God’s design for families. The content is a gentle, honest way to introduce children 5 to 8 to what the Bible says about same-sex partnerships.

This is the eighth book in my children’s series that helps families navigate LGBT issues with respect, kindness, and biblical truth.

Endorsements:
"What a wonderful illustration of both love and truth! This book is an excellent resource for helping children understand God's design and the importance of living according to God's plan, while also teaching them to love others well. I'm grateful to Denise for providing children's books on such important topics." -Julie Hamilton, PhD, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

"Denise has crafted a short story that represents situations we all face, using characters that feel real. We no longer live in a world in which we can protect our young children from exposure to sexual relationships that may confuse their understanding of how God called us to relate to one another. We can learn from Jin and each member of his family how to enthusiastically exude the loving-kindness of God to our neighbors, while also remembering the truth and goodness of God's design for marriage." -Andrew Rodriguez, MS, LPC, Integritychristiancounseling.care

https://www.amazon.com/My-New-Neighbors-Loving-Others/dp/B0HGKKDBTJ/ref=vo_sr_l_dp_bo_ff?crid=1UJG55YQJWBQM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CJxFLlEnNWqHkfSJzbDqpiWnYXTOxQMhM6-I5VvHG8mdq-RiUNbrBpIIfalgFvYg486eFKlFVBIc9_2iSRGHu1U7br3cAUJyeb9L-ORPH9HxKP0WfGTav5qTpzIohowyFL4TLmfTXqjo4afA0fzp7iCnjd3hSTZFsqCwz-_TVwq9YHwPRvlglmPhycR8sQLfqDhRH65aQ6hEZietuNFbCz2qvet-SEdlrv178u_9NzQ.OgigH8UQhT_HXyTaQwEVKuWSFcs8zwfenKteVTorm5g&dib_tag=se&keywords=my+new+neighbors+book&qid=1788181753&sprefix=My+New+neighbors%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1

08/19/2026

I’m Glad God Made Me a Girl by Denise Shick is a beautifully written children’s resource designed to help girls appreciate who God created them to be.

Through the story of Susie and her friend Amy, young readers are encouraged to understand that girls can be brave, smart, strong, kind, and confident while celebrating God’s design for them. The book points children toward the biblical truth that they are wonderfully made and deeply valued by their Creator.

Recommended for approximately ages 5–8, this book can be a helpful conversation starter for parents, grandparents, pastors, counselors, and Christian educators who want to talk with children about identity and God’s design with love and compassion.

Give a young girl in your life a message worth remembering: God made you with purpose—and you can be glad to be the girl He created you to be. See less

Susie is surprised when her friend Amy cuts her hair short and dresses like a boy because she thinks boys are braver, smarter, and stronger than girls. Susie feels sad.

07/02/2026

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 wind and clear the sky.

You may want to say, “Get me out of this as soon as possible, God.” But if He allows a storm to blow into your life, He has a plan and purpose. He wants your attention. And when someone close to us is living a LGBT life, God has our attention...

https://livingstonesministries.org/restoring-faith-in-the-middle-of-the-storm/

06/17/2026

I'm posting a link to a new addition to our website, "Questions Answers." If you have a question you think would be beneficial to add to this list, please email [email protected]

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

https://livingstonesministries.org/help4families/questions-answers/

06/02/2026

https://livingstonesministries.org/podcasts/