Clergy Cover-up: Hillsong

I don’t know many who aren’t familiar with the Hillsong name. The organization is most likely known for their musical worship team and the Hillsong United music. It’s highly unfortunate that the church also faced the sexual abuse issue because of Pastor Frank Houston’s pedophilia in 1970 that his son, Brian, failed to report to…

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Prayer for Today

Father, I’m a questioner. I want to know why things happen. Remind me that when You say it is from You, that is enough. Your reasoning is flawless. You see future events. I don’t. When You confirm they come from You, my questioning stops. Why? Because, Father, I trust You. I trust in your holiness,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250227

Today is a beautiful day, because God worked in mysterious ways when He split the kingdoms, “Say to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people, ‘Thus says the Lord, You shall not go up or fight against your…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, You pulled me out of the pit of abuse and depression to walk my ending days in the light of your love. I am eternally grateful. Help me to share the encouragement You bring among the circle of my influence. As Jabez prayed, increase my territory for your glory. I bring my praise in…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250226

Today is a beautiful day, because “Now, therefore, thus you shall say to my servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, that you should be prince over my people Israel.’” (2 Samuel 7:8 ESV) Thus says the LORD #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father God, You turned down the offer from King David to give back more than You asked. Instead, You provided a way to bring his idea about through Solomon. Then, You gave David more than he could wrap his mind around and promised to establish David’s throne forever. For whatever little I bring as offering,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250225

Today is a beautiful day, because King David wanted to build God a permanent house. God turned down the offer, but promised to allow David’s offspring to have the honor. Then God promised to establish David’s throne forever. “But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, ‘Go and tell my servant…

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Prayer for Today

Father, I pray for the discernment to obey, to understand what You desire of me and to act according to your will. My heart is in alignment, but I struggle at times in knowing what You want. Thank You for persistence in bringing these issues up to me in multiple ways so that there is…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250224

Today is a beautiful day, because Pharaoh let God’s people go into the desert to serve Him, but it took ten plagues of ‘Thus says the LORD.’ “All the people of Israel did just as the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron. And on that very day the Lord brought the people of Israel out of…

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Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, You know the highest and the lowest that life brings. You have seen my affliction, and You have seen my gladness. Help me to continue worshiping and praying in both circumstances. Open my heart to give when I have nothing left but You. Remind me of your sweet mercies when all goes well….

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