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.—Joy S. Taylor, Author
Show me your path of justice, Father. Lead me to righteousness. Shine your glory to light my way through the darkness around me. Strengthen my faith to stand among your beloved to proclaim your goodness, faithfulness, righteousness and justice. I come to your mercy seat to bring thanksgiving and praise in the name and authority…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.” (Psalm 119:76 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, you are holy and worthy to be praised. There is no one like you in the past, present or future. There is only one True God whose Word is righteous. Father, I trust you in the name of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Your decrees are very trustworthy; holiness…
Today is a beautiful day, because “The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!” (Psalm 119: 64 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
You, O Lord, are the only One who can calm the mighty roaring around me and within me with your whisper of “Peace, be still.” Let me cherish this moment in reverent silence, knowing You are near. I give thanks in your name above all names, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise; then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.” (Psalm 119″ 41-42 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
So many years ago I called and You heard, Father. So many passing years we’ve met daily in your Word since you pulled me from the pit I created. You brought me out of the darkness and walked with me through troubled days. You set my feet on a solid foundation that allows me to…
Today is a beautiful day, because “You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!” (Psalm 119:5 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
In the name and authority of Jesus, Father, I trust you. Amen. “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91: 1-2)
Today is a beautiful day, because God is good, “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 118:1 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
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