<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Heritage Baptist Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[My God Morning is a daily devotional blog site offering practical encouragement from the Bible.]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/devotionals</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:26:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mygodmorning.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Come and Dine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. ~John 21:12   It is a blessing and privilege when someone invites you to their home for a meal or a banquet celebration. The hosts go to great lengths in effort and expense to make this event something special and enjoyable. In our Western tradition of making invitations, the invited guest is asked to respond with an RSVP. This helps the host to know how...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/come-and-dine-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9dcf448ed77c778241e98</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_078315ded01e42f38e374e4ad373406b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heaven's Hail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, and were in the going down to Bethhoron, that the LORD cast down great stones from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died: they were more which died with hailstones than they whom the children of Israel slew with the sword. ~Joshua 10:11   Hail is formed when the temperature of the upper air reaches a point that transforms rain or water particles into ice. Basically, water is turned into ice, and ice pellets fall upon...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/heaven-s-hail-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9dbc595f89686635587d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_dc2844bfb09648b0bbe517bf7b798a32~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refiner's Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap: ~ Malachi 3:2   Have you ever done a load of white laundry only to be disappointed that the white clothes did not come out as clean as you had anticipated? Perhaps you tried applying a stronger detergent or more bleach to get the effect you wanted. At His Second Coming, our Lord Jesus is described as a refiner’s fire and a fuller’s soap.    We...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/refiner-s-fire-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a36de468ed4778a4ea3a9f</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Doctrine]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_aaedd3a181024af994d1d98524cac514~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost and Found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. ~Matthew 10:39   Have you ever left an important personal article like clothing, sunglasses, or an electronic device at a store while shopping, on public transportation, or even at church and could not find it where you thought you left it? If you have, you have most likely gone to the “lost and found” hoping that someone honest had found it and turned it in. “Lost and found”...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/lost-and-found-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a3478b89ac23fa77b1436</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:02:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_075f4e30059f4361b66ed385285a23de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men of Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up? ~Daniel 3:14   How important is truth to you? Truth consists of absolute facts that are essential for our belief and behavior. What we believe determines how we behave. Truth is pure honesty. Truth is authenticity in the representation of facts. The opposite of truth is falsity and lies. This morning, we are examining...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/men-of-truth-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a33de77eba70e059cdff8</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_29e2d82369ac4d69a8b045d8d96a9b59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacrifices of Praise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. ~Hebrews 13:15   The idea of a sacrifice refers to something or someone being offered up without reservation. It conveys the idea of something being given up for a good purpose. When we study sacrifices in the Bible, we see that they are costly, consuming, and continuous. This morning, we are encouraged to make the sacrifice of praise a discipline...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/sacrifices-of-praise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a33458133563068c50200</guid><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_25d7f40dce32467ea39be51f455c4673~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep Your Guard Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard: ~Genesis 9:20   In self-defense, a student is taught the importance of keeping his guard up. This means keeping one hand and arm at a certain level to quickly deflect or block a jab or punch that is aimed at the head. Keeping your guard up is also used to describe being careful and watchful when you are negotiating or dealing with someone who is not trustworthy. We also see how this applies to us when we enter a...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/keep-your-guard-up-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a32ac33aebccb48679ecb</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:01:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_2b60803c45c24de195ea77553db8979e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sun of Righteousness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. ~Malachi 4:2   Malachi 4 is prophetic in its message. In this chapter, we see the judgment of sinners. "For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/the-sun-of-righteousness-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a31f58133563068c4fd3d</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Doctrine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_d137a3b704f44d76818a109ce07c7459~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mind of the Lord]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be shewed them. ~Leviticus 24:12   It is always wise to know exactly what you are supposed to do and to do it right. It can be discouraging and devastating to execute a project and find out that you did it wrong. This means you might have to redo the entire project. It also means you might have jeopardized other people by doing something you did not completely think through. In our devotion this morning, we see a serious...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/the-mind-of-the-lord-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a3163b89ac23fa77b0881</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_2702cd04b05146bfb1302ec7232f994e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee; ~Exodus 31:6   There is a tremendous feeling of accomplishment in our hearts when we can start and finish a major project. It is even more gratifying to have reliable and faithful people who share the same vision and come alongside of you to help get it done. This morning,...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/helping-hands-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998a25bd0665d05ef541848</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_77fc8405a4f64af8ace5687170e7664d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unwavering Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. ~Psalm 71:5   Most of us deposit money into a bank without much fear of loss. Banks insure our money up to a certain amount through the FDIC. There is an implied trust we have in the banking institution that the money we have deposited is safe and secure. Many people keep their money with a mainline bank for most of their lifetime because they feel a sense of reliability in the size, strength, and leadership of...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/unwavering-trust-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998a0c7d0665d05ef541415</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:01:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_6f21a36dc1ac451f99dccc98012e29fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spear That is in Thine Hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city. ~Joshua 8:18   Spears were ancient weapons that were used in battle for many years. In the hands of a skilled warrior, a spear was a deadly weapon that could take out many foes. On one end of the spear was the sharp tip that could pierce. The other end could be used as a staff to...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/the-spear-that-is-in-thine-hand-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998a00afc53c4063861bf8c</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_3833251888c74873949c7b64a8f5a6b8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Am a Worm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. ~Psalm 22:6   Dictionary.com  gives the following definition of worms: "any of numerous small creeping animals with more or less slender, elongated bodies, and without limbs or with very short ones, including individuals of widely differing kinds, as earthworms, tapeworms, insect larvae, and adult forms of some insects." Worms are often regarded as a low and insignificant form of life. They make a good...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/i-am-a-worm-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994eb3c31440415cc6946b4</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_08b3881a0c044d568f645e41666f3637~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peace Like a River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees. ~Isaiah 66:12   There is something special about observing bodies of water. For instance, standing at the shoreline of an ocean and watching its waves inspires me to think about the power of God. Ocean waves can be very powerful and instill a sense of awe concerning the...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/peace-like-a-river-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994e96931440415cc6941a0</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Salvation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_7b357a3964304df6862afd1067adc5e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You See God?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. ~Matthew 5:8   A few years ago, I started to notice more floater activity in my right eye. I made an appointment with an ophthalmologist for a thorough eye exam and to make sure I did not have a detached retina or any other vision impairments. Thankfully, everything checked out well. Our vision and ability to see are important to us in everything we do. We want good visual acuity. We want to know that we can see well. The...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/can-you-see-god-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994e7286df156fdbea14b0b</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_5914bf2570724f3b887cce11c078aad6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Stone Cut Without Hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces. ~Daniel 2:34   Our church area is surrounded by many companies specializing in the sale of granite and stonework for kitchen countertops, flooring, and decoration. Before stonework comes to the marketplace for sale, it has to be cut out of larger masses of rock. In many cases, it is cut from an actual mountain, recut, and shaped...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/a-stone-cut-without-hands-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994e39e31440415cc69319d</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Doctrine]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_e0a8f49625114fa7b57e8c409e60f190~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mordecai Bowed Not]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. ~Esther 3:2   We have certain gestures that we exercise in public to acknowledge another person. For instance, when someone is introduced to us, we extend our hand for a friendly handshake. When we enter the presence of someone of great stature and importance, we slightly bow to show our respect....]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/mordecai-bowed-not-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994badd2bc359bc35cf6e23</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_a876e89176344bceaf6e8123343c16c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laborers Needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. ~Matthew 9:38   One of the necessary traits of leadership is the willingness and ability to solve problems. Problem solving can be tedious and can require much attention. This morning, we see a problem that we are to pray about. It is a problem of such magnitude that every Christian is a vital part of the solution.    We see the concept of missions.  Missions is simply taking the...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/laborers-needed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69949af831440415cc686a0d</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_135548235ad64fc09348668cab9a77a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just One Touch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. ~Matthew 9:22   It is a joy and privilege to make hospital visits and pray with my members who are hospitalized. However, I feel at a loss and so inadequate for members who struggle with ailments for which medicine can’t seem to give immediate healing or relief. Our devotion this morning centers on a woman who...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/just-one-touch-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993fff36df156fdbe9ed4e6</guid><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Salvation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_cdc0a9fb29cd410b8a92c36fc96da94c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look-Alikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. ~1 John 3:2   As a pastor, I have the privilege of visiting many people during a week’s time. I encourage members to introduce me to other family members. Sometimes after a visit, my wife comments on how family members either look alike or do not look alike. Those who look alike are easier to identify than...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/look-alikes-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993b0ffd7d63c8ec61d0ad8</guid><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Doctrine]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_65a2b270a5a64d3088d4499527ba836e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Fong</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>