Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220613

Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah foretells the redemption of Israel, “In that day, ‘A pleasant vineyard, sing of it! I, the Lord, am its keeper; every moment I water it. Lest anyone punish it, I keep it night and day; I have no wrath.’” (Isaiah 27: 2-4a ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father God, grant me the ability to love others in your capacity and not my own. Forgive me when I fail you. Lift me in your grace and set my feet on the solid ground of your love. Be glorified in the outcome of my day. I come in reverent respect for who you are….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220612

Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah praises, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will say in that day: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.’” (Isaiah 11: 3-4 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

The Sabbatical

When forced into a corner, do narcissists switch to playing a victim? When confronted with truth, to abusers throw up the argument that they are the victim instead of the victimized person? Did the elders play into the charade? I’m just asking. “On July 22, the elders informed Steve of their decision to give him…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, I sit in quiet reverence to experience your presence. Your peace surrounds me, infusing and restoring my soul. The world swirls its darkness, but cannot penetrate my sacred space with you. I need your presence to restore my sanity. I sense your peace that renews my heart and mind. I love you, Jesus. I…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220611

Today is a beautiful day, because “As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man.” (Proverbs 27:19 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

The Letter from the Elders

The church elders released a letter to FCCF members on June 21, 2015 to which Titus offered the perspective of the victims and their families he had interviewed. Titus’s rebuttal statements are in bold. Partial truth is not truth. From the book: “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We’re blessed. First Christian Church of Florissant…

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Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, my spirit testifies with your Spirit. You are working in me to make me more like Jesus every day. You will complete the transformation in your good pleasure and in your timing. Help me be open to what you would have me learn today. Teach me to love as you love. I am…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220610

Today is a beautiful day, because “Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” (Proverbs 25:25 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Points of Contention

The changeover from a traditional church model to that of an industrial complex model re-prioritized the elders’ duties to see to the needs of the senior pastor. Once the connection between the elders and the church body gets rerouted to encircle the senior minister, how do those in the pews break through to be heard?…

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