<?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>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:46:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mygodmorning.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Digging Your Way Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. ~2 Kings 3:16  I had a conversation with a pastor friend of mine whose ministry has been blessed of God. Somehow our topic shifted to, “What if the offerings dropped and the church found itself in financial difficulty?” My friend responded by saying if this happened, he would probably go and dig ditches to pay his bills. I don’t personally know anyone who digs ditches for a living, but undoubtedly this is hard...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/digging-your-way-out-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc034345fdf6c42501c93</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_048c10517cdc497d95817712f05d73e7~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[Whose Heart the Lord Opened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. ~Acts 16:14  Lydia is one of many special women whom God used in a great way. Her name means “travail,” which implies hardship and difficulty. She was a successful businesswoman from Thyatira. She thrived in the mercantile business selling purple garments. However, what God calls...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/whose-heart-the-lord-opened-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fbdc2f9e37e2aaa15b97d</guid><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Salvation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_7730d17b6f5244628e4fdd199bb50dfd~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[Eagle Eye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces. ~2 Kings 2:12  Are you a person with focus? Do you find yourself getting easily distracted? It is a term that is used to describe a focused person is “eagle eye.” When we say, “He has an eagle eye,” we mean that a person has a keen focus on his objective and will not become easily...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/eagle-eye-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fb418b63f5fb828eab98c</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_b64c26c6c6cb4059b172844e604622f0~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 Knife to the Throat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. ~Proverbs 23:1-2  One of the most frightening circumstances that could happen to you is having someone put a sharp knife to your throat. The slightest resistance could result in the perpetrator using the knife to cut your throat and causing you to bleed to death. You don’t want to do anything that results in your injury. Putting a...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/a-knife-to-the-throat-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b668ac314d04636c3401a</guid><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_ab892dd2fcf4407dab5d20279c5428c0~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[Weightlifting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. ~Galatians 6:2  Do you do weightlifting? Weightlifting is when you use weights to build and strengthen your muscles. This type of exercise is very helpful in preventing muscle atrophy and strengthening your bones. As a sport, competitors seek to lift massive amounts of weight to demonstrate power and strength. Everyone should do some form of weightlifting for good health. This morning, we want to consider spiritual...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/weightlifting-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b65fdc314d04636c33f2f</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_4bf59c44010546a19ffc392d0b0c4d2b~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 Higher Powers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ~Romans 13:1  One of our key Baptist tenets is the separation of church and state. By this, the state is not to control the affairs of the church, and the church is not to unduly influence the state for unbiblical reasons. However, Christians are obligated to obey the laws of the land as good citizens. God refers to government as “the higher powers.”    We...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/the-higher-powers-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b653a517617e390aec4d2</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_a927d56526684e0cadd0e1367a337ecd~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[Sterling Faith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, ~Hebrews 11:17  The word "sterling" is typically associated with silver and implies the very best quality. It speaks of gold or silver that meets the highest available standard. Something sterling is the standard by which other things must measure up. It is the benchmark of all that is excellent. We are looking at the faith of Abraham when he was about...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/sterling-faith-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a171b324c995691f6757ce8</guid><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_397b72ff9cbf4d68a9863b3ccb6fff2f~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 Faith of a Princess]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. ~Hebrews 11:11  As we get older, we become more knowledgeable about things in life. We know that getting older means there are certain things we could do in our youth that we cannot do as adults. Our eyesight changes to the point where reading glasses are necessary. Unless we exercise daily, our strength ebbs...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/the-faith-of-a-princess-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a165479ce062e4a09f257db</guid><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_a7d67801a9ef4f77bb896746556c8564~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 Secret of God]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was upon my tabernacle; ~Job 29:4  A secret is something that is hidden from the view and understanding of others. It is a hidden answer, fact, idea, or solution. We sometimes refer to a secret pathway to a destination as a path that only a few know about. We sometimes refer to secret plans as plans that are hidden from other people. Job referred to the secret of God. By this, he was speaking of the privileged advice,...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/the-secret-of-god-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a165257ce062e4a09f2517f</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_23222b0794414c91a1a5a7ad9d4e676c~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 Power in the Blood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. ~Ephesians 2:13  One of the great doctrines of the Bible is the efficacious power of the blood of Christ. When we read through the Bible, it is so clear that without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin. Take away the shed blood of Christ, and our salvation is incomplete and insufficient. Let us see this morning the power in the blood of Christ.    We see the strained...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/the-power-in-the-blood-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d5c8ccb0791383ec1e507</guid><category><![CDATA[Salvation]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Doctrine]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_1c27d8a8e9d543738f23956eef14e572~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 A++ Student]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; ~1 Thessalonians 4:11  High school is a daunting time for students. Their lives revolve around getting excellent grades, taking as many advanced classes as possible, being involved in sports and community service and being top-notch achievers. Top achievers know that they have to manage their time very well, stay focused, and go the extra mile when needed. They...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/the-a-student-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d59148e0cce8d79c7a9d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_4fbaafb8a85e4beda94c24a98a2c61d7~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 Right Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin. ~Micah 3:8  Algebra is an advanced and abstract study of mathematics. Algebra is the study of mathematical symbols and the rules for manipulating these symbols (Wikipedia). As a student works through complex equations and word problems, the ultimate goal is to arrive at the answer. The answer is a result that is desired, a...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/the-right-answer-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d55e58e0cce8d79c7a241</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_0db92fe6c82c4566a8beb48615114025~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 Good Workout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. ~Philippians 2:12  One of the favorite phrases of our generation is said when someone has finished an exercise regimen. He will say after he completes this regimen, “I just had a good workout.” It implies that he did a number of exercises that worked various muscles in his body and put his heart to work. Paul speaks...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/a-good-work-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d5409b2731dece74f5e7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_a687d88c8e9947f1bfd066fb8080bec5~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[Open Wide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee. ~Ezekiel 2:8  When I see the dentist, he or the hygienist will always say, “Please open wide your mouth.” When we feed little children, we frequently must tell them, “Open your mouth.  God in His wisdom knows we are like little children and must give us a similar instruction. Let us see three times when God instructs us to open our mouths....]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/open-wide-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d5276cb0791383ec1cd10</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 10:01:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_0ab40c256fcc4f7e91a9ef25250382fb~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 Satisfied Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. ~Philippians 4:11  On November 4, 2010, Eunice Sandborn became the world’s oldest living person. She celebrated her 114th birthday on July, 20, 2010, at her church, First Baptist, in Jacksonville, Texas. Eunice says that she not only loves everything about her life, but she also has “no complaints” (Source: Houston Chronicle, November 5, 2010). At the age of 114, this...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/a-satisfied-life-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d4e96ce2b5b4a4d6c0f29</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_98edbe905821442ab8b9b821729384dd~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 Shall Not Be Moved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on. ~2 Kings 2:6  We live in a very transient society. It seems like people are in a state of flux with most things in their lives. People relocate to different cities and states for more affordable housing. People change jobs for what they perceive to be higher pay, better opportunities, or a...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/i-shall-not-be-moved-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d4d3c9209fbd4f4f0e39b</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_2e0e206941ea42ed99fb2b55c12d555e~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[Food for Thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. ~Romans 12:3  Our devotion this morning is what I call "food for thought." It is about a necessary characteristic of spiritual living that needs to be active in us all the time. Paul admonishes believers to think soberly. Let us see this morning the importance...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/food-for-thought-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d4a898e0cce8d79c789cf</guid><category><![CDATA[New Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_d7ce9b6da6394227b6c2bc549125d5c9~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[Eagle Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. ~Psalm 103:5  Eagles are considered the most majestic of bird species. They are a wonderful spectacle to behold in the sky. They are considered masters of both sky and land. Eagles are mentioned 34 times in Scripture. Psalm 103 is a psalm of praise. David was praising the Lord with all his soul for God’s mercies, forgiveness, and care. In Psalm 103:5, he says that God’s care for us is so...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/eagle-power-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0409cb68a3e7adcb147f6a</guid><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministry & Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_d79837d98d514fd892660d5b23e14e15~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[No Laughing Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. ~Genesis 18:13-14  Have you ever laughed about something at the wrong moment? If you have, you know the embarrassing feeling associated with it. Sarah laughed when she heard the incredible promise that she would give birth...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/no-laughing-matter-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04086368a3e7adcb147c52</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christian Life]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_5f2855679b974702bf8eaf9b9fc47515~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[El Shaddai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Verse: And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. ~Genesis 17:1  The names of God in Scripture reveal to us His attributes. Each name by which He reveals Himself tells us something important about how God loves us, deals with us, and wants us to experience His working in our lives. God revealed Himself to Abraham as Elohim, the one and only sovereign Creator God. He revealed...]]></description><link>https://www.mygodmorning.com/post/el-shaddai-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a040359e8ad7aab1e5e603a</guid><category><![CDATA[Old Testament]]></category><category><![CDATA[Doctrine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40d145_3d259420d4604bbe9ac4325ba4dc9ed2~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>