Where was the civil duty exercised in allegedly not reporting the concerns of parents and church leaders? Where was the restraint of conscience when Brandon was celebrated prior to his move to California after notification of alleged misconduct? Where was the accountability of the leaders? Were we in the pews being asked to increase our…
Lord, I know that you abide in me, for my spirit testifies with your Holy Spirit. I praise your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; for whenever our…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turns the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a spring of water.” (Psalms 114: 7-8 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
The people in the pews at FCCF wanted what was God’s will for the church, though we came at it from opposing perspectives. Our prayers were sincere and heartfelt for restoration and unity. Oh, the irony that I would be asked to publicly pray in the sanctuary. I graciously accepted the opportunity. From the book:…
Holy Spirit, order my steps today. Don’t allow me to turn to the right nor to the left, but let me walk only in the truth of Jesus. I ask in His precious name and powerful authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “By this we know love, that…
Today is a beautiful day, because “He turns rivers into a desert, springs of water into thirsty ground, a fruitful land into a salty waste, because of the evil of its inhabitants. He turns a desert into pools of water, a parched land into springs of water.” (Psalm 107: 33-35 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today’s excerpt is long, but it speaks for itself. What could be the thought pattern behind this behavior? Is the senior minister the keeper of his brother, the victim here? I’m just asking. From the book: “The topic for Wingfield’s May 31 sermon was part of a series called ‘Path to Restoration.’ This one had…
Today is a beautiful day, because God remembered his promise, “He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river. For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham, his servant. ” (Psalm 105: 41-42 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, help me be a conduit of your love. Let its benefits fill and empower me as it flows from you through me to others within my circle of influence. You continue to bring people into my path who crave the love of the Savior. May I be found worthy of recognizing them for being…
The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, which meant it could be brought back up within a two-year period. Professor Lay’s attorney petitioned for dismissal with prejudice. How did it ever get to this? What was happening to the church I had loved and served for over a decade? From the book: “The fray continued through…
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