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In Remembrance of Dean Terrence Stone, Th.D.

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In Remembrance of Dean Terrence Stone, Th.D.

Time: September 2, 2015 to September 30, 2015
Location: The Word of God International University
Street: 3650 S. Western Avenue
City/Town: Los Angeles. CA 90018
Phone: (323) 73-LIGHT (5-4448) or (323) 282-9328
Event Type: home going ceremony, funeral
Organized By: Dr. Joshua and Evangelist Sherilyn Smith
Latest Activity: Sep 3, 2015

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With solemn condolences from all of us in memory of Dr. Terrence Stone, Dean Emeritus, the 1st Dean of Students (2011) of The Word of God International University, our faithful Associate Professor of Hermeneutics, Biblical Counseling, Old Testament Survey, and Apologetics...

Dr. Stone, who recently received from us a Doctor of Theology, Th.D., in Family Counseling with an emphasis on dysfunction in the Black family, went on to "Glory", early Sunday morning, September 30, 2015. We pay our respect to his wife, Bishop Gwen Coates Stone, son, daughter, grand-daughter, family, their church, and friends for his wonderful life of outstanding accomplishments, not only being a tremendously intelligent and faithful man of God, but his contributions to the lives of many who were taught and counseled by him over his life in the church and in education. He had a passion for encouraging mental health in the African American community.

Friday, August 28, 2015, Dr George Hooks, a student of Dr. Stone and colleague, honored him with a "Tribute." On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Terrence Stone received a Doctor in Theology. He was working on a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling, focusing a The History of Biblical Dysfunction and the Adamic Influence on Families Today. In the forefront of his life's journey was his interest to complete his dissertation and book, graduating in August of 2016. He has now graduated into eternity with the Lord!

We will greatly miss him and extend the loving comfort of God to all who were close to him, family, church members, and friends. May God keep you in perfect peace...

Dr. Joshua and Evangelist Sherilyn Smith

 

 

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Today's Verse - Proverbs 10:6

Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:6

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Righteousness brings us great blessings. Violence becomes its own vile reward, bringing to those who use it what they have done to others (Matthew 26:52). So what's our choice? Righteousness or wickedness? Blessings or violence? Encouragement or a foul mouth? The real choice is whether or not we let God define character and not our selfish culture or our own self-interest or our desire to get even.

My Prayer...

Holy God, I want to live the kind of life that pleases you — a life of righteous character, gracious compassion, and faithful love. Father, I want to bring your Kingdom and your grace to others. I want to help others see that violence is destructive to themselves, to others, and also to the little children. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

Today's Verse - Matthew 25:37-40

"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' " The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' "

Matthew 25:37-40

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus' parable challenges our frequent preconceptions about those we should help. Building on the teaching of the LORD in the Old Covenant (Deuteronomy 10:17-18; Jeremiah 7:5-7; Malachi 3:5), Jesus emphasizes the essentiality of each of us helping those truly in need. When we help those who can't help themselves — those who have gotten themselves in trouble, those who have been falsely accused, those who are facing death, widows, the fatherless — we are helping Jesus himself. We see Jesus' face in the faces of those we bless. Why? Because compassion and grace come from Jesus. He would be among us, helping others experience grace out of their hopelessness and despair.

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My Prayer...

Father, please give me wisdom to see my opportunities to serve others as I try to help them understand your incredible grace. O Holy Spirit, please stir my heart with the Father's mercy, grace, and compassion. I pray this in the name of my Redeemer, Savior, and Friend, Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, who demonstrated the principles I want to live. Amen.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

Today's Verse - Proverbs 3:25-26

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.

Proverbs 3:25-26

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

What guards your heart from fear? Only one protector is sure and faithful, his name is the LORD. He is our confidence and protector. Prayer and the Holy Spirit are our assurance of God's deliverance. In our current afflictions, either we will be delivered FROM death to serve God powerfully or delivered THROUGH death to share with him in eternity (Philippians 1:18-26). Our fates and futures remain in God's gracious hands!

My Prayer...

Almighty Deliverer, please give me the courage to live for you with passion, no matter the cost. I trust, dear Father, that you are able to keep me from stumbling and will present me "before your glorious presence without fault and with great joy" (Jude 1:24)! In Jesus' name, I confidently pray. Amen.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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