Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – February 2026, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Marriage and family in America are in steep decline. For the first time in our history, fewer young adults are marrying, birth rates have fallen, and many now wonder if marriage is even necessary. In a culture built around personal fulfillment, “freedom” often seems more attractive than commitment. Lust promises satisfaction without the sacrifice that comes with commitment. Greed promises fulfillment without the cost of restraint. Yet neither delivers the lasting love the human heart was made for.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – January 2026, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

A new year stretches out before us, and already many resolutions are fading. We are quick to look for a cure-all—a new habit, a new expert, a new promise that will finally fix what feels broken inside. That search leaves us vulnerable, because the problem runs far deeper than motivation or discipline.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – December 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

“God is love” is one of the most well-known statements in the Bible. But how is that love shown—especially in a world where humanity’s flaws are so evident? And honestly, do we even need Scripture to tell us we fall short? Our daily lives reveal the opposite of love:  selfish desires, impatience, and pride. This gap between a perfect God who is love and our brokenness seems impossibly wide.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – November 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

The evidence is undeniable. The Center for Bible Engagement surveyed over 400,000 people worldwide to measure the impact of Bible reading on life and behavior. Their findings? Those who engage with Scripture four or more times a week experience dramatically fewer struggles with anger, selfishness, loneliness, and discouragement.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – October 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has shaken many hearts. Agree or disagree with him, no one should be killed for speaking their convictions. Yet, branded with tired slurs – “extremist,” “hateful,” “racist” (labels that didn’t fit him) – his death sparked vile celebrations online. Charlie’s offense? Speaking biblical morality and inviting honest debate: “Prove me wrong.” When discourse collapses into hatred, families bury fathers and husbands.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – September 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

We are living in a time of deep uncertainty. Political unrest, economic instability, wars and more wars, natural disasters, and the rise of division across communities can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or even hopeless. Add to that the disturbing increase in hostility toward people of faith – especially Christians around the world who face imprisonment, violence, and even death for their beliefs – and the weight can feel unbearable.

It’s no wonder many are asking: Where is hope to be found?

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – August 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

“Whoever is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much…” — Luke 16:10

We live in a world that celebrates big moments – viral videos, instant fame, trending stories. But more often, it’s the small, unnoticed things that leave the deepest impact.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – July 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

In today’s world, freedom is often seen as doing whatever we want – making our own choices, living by our own rules, and expressing ourselves however we feel. But what if real freedom is something deeper?

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – June 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

In a world bursting with noise – buzzing phones, breaking news, blogs, reels, and endless scrolling – it’s easy to miss the one voice that actually matters. Yes, God’s! He has spoken through creation, through the prophets, and through His Son, Jesus, the ultimate Word of God! And He is still speaking today through His Word, the Bible!

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – May 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Jordan Peterson once said, “The mother is the first book the child reads and the last one he forgets.” Few statements better capture the lasting imprint a mother leaves on her child. From a child’s first lessons in love and discipline to faith and resilience, mothers are shaping hearts before any classroom ever does.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – April 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Good Friday reminds us of sacrifice. Easter Sunday declares the triumph of hope – because the cross was not the end but the beginning of redemption. For many, sacrifice has been a source of pain rather than hope. You may have longed for love from a parent, spouse, friend, or mentor, only to be betrayed or abandoned or perhaps just discouraged by the confusion of this present culture. If you carry wounds from those who should have cared for you, know this: Jesus understands.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – March 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

For centuries, the Bible has been the foundation of truth and morality, guiding societies toward justice, mercy, and human dignity. Yet, in recent decades, common sense has been increasingly abandoned in favor of ideologies contradicting the most self-evident truths.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – February 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

America is in moral decline. Family breakdown mirrors ancient Israel during the Judges' era. Fatherlessness is rampant, and the younger generation is increasingly pagan. Yet, history shows that a single life can change the course of a nation.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – January 2025, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

In 1976, Francis Schaeffer wrote a powerful book and created a documentary series called “How Should We Then Live?” In it, he explored the rise and fall of Western culture, tracing history from Ancient Rome to the 20th century. Schaeffer examined how science, philosophy, and religion have shaped our society.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – December 2024, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Light is necessary to see. Jesus said, "I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the Light of life." (John 8:12).

Jesus came as the Light to first expose humanity's depraved moral state. John 3:19-21 explains, "Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil." While the present culture dances to the tune of "follow your heart," Jesus exposes the darkness in the heart of humanity as desperately evil (Jeremiah 17:9), challenging us to confess and repent of sin and respond to His offer of grace.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – November 2024, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Many of America's founding fathers had a biblical worldview. Biblical principles guided the foundations of government, education, and business. They believed that people are inherently flawed by sin and fundamentally bent toward evil, even with a redemptive change of heart through the gospel. By understanding human nature, they knew people needed restraint by law and order, or society would descend into chaos. Therefore, we became a nation with checks and balances in government that no one person or group had complete power. And due to the influence of the Bible, America prospered and was generous like no other nation in history.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – October 2024, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

I recently started a new Midweek Series on the book of Proverbs and I can’t help but look back over my life and recall the many ways its wisdom has been like a father to me. Not having a father to raise me, or a mother for that matter, left me insecure and often hopeless in my adolescence.

Many children today are left without any real guidance at all. Overprotected in the real world, they stay inside being raised by technology. Underprotected in the virtual world, they have become prey to the ideologies brainwashing this generation. The virtual world is an easy escape from the hard work of commitment and relationships in the real world and the social media intended to “connect” us all has done inestimable damage in separating us.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – September 2024, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

The expression "calm before the storm" describes a deceptive peace that comes before great turmoil. And to be prepared for storms ahead, Jesus shared a parable that offered much wisdom in this regard. He contrasted the foundations of two types of builders – the wise who built on the rock and the fool who built on the sand (Matthew 7:24-27). The fool is confident all will be well, with no need to reinforce the sand. The wise man, however, is unsure and double-checks to see if his house can withstand a hit and concludes the rock is necessary.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – August 2024, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

George Washington, in his Farewell Address, highlighted the critical role of religion and morality in promoting national prosperity, quoting Proverbs 14:34: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people."

Today, America finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with the dire consequences of moral decay and relativism. The recent attempt on former President Trump's life has starkly revealed a nation that was once founded on biblical principles, now struggling with widespread discord and a loss of moral direction. Our founding documents, far from being oppressive, celebrated each individual's inherent worth and dignity with a commitment to justice and virtue.

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – July 2024, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

There's a short story titled Mr. Yahweh's Kite, which, though seemingly for children, holds a great lesson for everyone.

We wrongly imagine freedom without a connection to God – but God is the one who made us and knows what will fulfill our ultimate purpose! You'll only flounder and suffer when you break the cords to your Creator.