Today is a beautiful day, because “When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, ‘Do you want to be healed?’ The sick man answered him, ‘Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up,…
I’m grateful to Jake McDonnell for the wisdom in his open letter to FCCF and SLCC. From the book: “How does a leader react when they know people have been victimized? Gospel Approach: Leaders react with compassion, honesty, and love. As Jesus did and does, they seek out those who are hurting and call forward…
Lord God, your words are clear. I pray your Holy Spirit stops me in my tracks to prevent me from presumption and rebellion. Help me to fully obey. Help me to listen carefully to your instructions. Forgive me when I fall short and don’t let me put blame on others for my disobedience. I ask…
Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture introduces evangelism through the story of the woman at the well, “So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people, ‘Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?’ They went out…
We sort out the evidence as we see it, but in the end we are culpable to choose the pastor under whose teaching we sit. I didn’t think too much of it until this experience. I’ve learned to review the Scriptural requirements of church leaders. More importantly, I’ve learned the impact of how those Scriptural…
Father God, give me the courage to wait for your timing. I pray Your Holy Spirit will not allow me to step out of your will on my own. Send me the confirmations to let me know when, where and how to move according to the task you set before me. My way is always…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal…
Of all possibilities for a pastor/minister to step up and shepherd his flock, this was it for FCCF. It didn’t happen. The senior minister caved under the weight of his image and the desire for numbers of congregants. He could have opted for facilitating healing for the victims. My research pointed out one contact with…
Everlasting Father, you are our eternal hope. Your Word held true for Old Testament times, and still applies to our circumstances today. Thank you for your wisdom and precepts. Thank you for your Holy Spirit who guides and teaches us their meaning and application to our lives. Please forgive us for the times we forget…
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus offers living water, “Jesus answered her, ‘If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, “Give me a drink,” you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.’ The woman said to him, ‘Sir, you have nothing…
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