A View from the Pews: Reprise #17 – Is it Enough?

When I think about the number of years it has been since my first inkling of a problem at FCCF/Christ First, I shake my head. Then I realize it has all been worth the lumbering timeline to get to the point where one of the survivors is suing the senior minister and the church in…

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Prayer for Today

Father, You are El Shaddai, God Almighty. There is no god like you. All glory, honor and praise are yours. I bring my reverence to your mercy seat in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   “There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230915

Today is a beautiful day, because “For your steadfast love is great above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.” (Psalm 108:4 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Lord, show us that time when steadfast love and faithfulness meet. Guide us to the point where righteousness and peace kiss each other. Bring us to your peaceful presence in your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230914

Today is a beautiful day, because “My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being!” (Psalm 108:1 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father, spread your peace throughout the land of the living that all may sense your presence and know that You are God. Let the wise contemplate your goodness and loving kindness. Let the evil cower at your sovereignty and might. Let glory dwell in the nations. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230913

Today is a beautiful day, because “Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the LORD.” (Psalm 107:43 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Help out the Louisville Book Festival on Thursday

Here is the giving link:  https://louisvillebookfestival.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=363a25de3656387ff3c4dd716&id=e279ef863e&e=37171a5fe3 #aviewfromthepews #forthevictims #louisvillebookfestival

Prayer for Today

Father, we have turned away from your loving kindness to pursue our own way. We brought anger and retribution upon us. Forgive our walking out of your will, Father. Bring us back into the circle of mercy by your grace. Guide us to righteousness. Bring us to be holy for You are holy. Restore in…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230912

Today is a beautiful day, because “Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!” (Psalm 107:21 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday