Before you kiss the frog, let’s talk. Let’s talk about choices that make your future healthier. Walk with me through a biblically based decision tree and not rely on aroused feelings and sensations that can lead us astray.
Come along with me through discussion of characteristics of churches and pastors that tend to operate this way under the threat of misconduct exposure. Let’s look at common techniques of leadership during the cover-up process.
This is the true story of a church in America's Bible Belt, the First Christian Church in Florissant, Missouri--a church with a meager beginning and record of steady growth for forty-nine years until the weight of sexual abuse charges against a youth minister left it, and its congregation, broken. This is a case history and analysis of those events. This is for the victims.
Before You Kiss the Frog…Can We Talk? – 16 Let’s dive into the categorized questions in regards to this special person in your life. The analysis takes some effort and introspection to decide beforehand what traits you would like to see in the other half of your permanent relationship. That includes writing down what they…
Father in heaven, You are omniscient. You are El Roi, the God who sees us. There is nothing done in secret about which You are not aware. For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed. Secrets will be brought to light and come into judgement. Father, I pray Your will be done over…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago…
Lord Jesus, You told us You are the way, the truth and the life. Once we believe, there is a constant presence of Your Holy Spirit within us. When we know the truth, we know. Our spirit testifies with Your Spirit. I pray Your grace, mercy and peace to my brothers and sisters in Christ….
Today is a beautiful day, because John wrote in his latter years, “The Elder, To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth, because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever: Grace, mercy,…
Almighty and Infinite God and Father, You are over all, in all and above all, worthy of our worship and praise. In Your mercy, grant us discernment to winnow through the information overload of today. Allow us Your wisdom and peace in Christ. Enable us to fulfill the covenant term ‘steadfast’ as we apply our…
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter urges us to steadfastly grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ, “Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according…
Father in heaven, thank You for another day. I pray that our hearts are open to Your message for us today as we go through our daily routines. May we sense You near. May we tangibly feel the grace and peace that comes from knowing You and seeking Jesus. Your faithful promises uphold our faith….
Today is a beautiful day, because “Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been…
Lord, You saw me struggling in the pit. You saw the enemy circling ever closer. You knew the dilemma I faced. You heard my cries from the darkest of moments. You answered over time, establishing my feet on solid ground. You began strengthening my heart and soul for the spiritual and emotional battle out of…
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