Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230917

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!” (Psalm 115:1 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Father, You never change. You keep your promises and uphold your covenants. Your love is steadfast and true. Your righteousness is unmatched. You are just and faithful. There is no other god like you. For these reasons, Father, I trust you. I exalt your name in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230916

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Today is a beautiful day, because “But you, O GOD my Lord, deal on my behalf for your name’s sake; because your steadfast love is good, deliver me!” (Psalm 109:21 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

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 … Read more

Prayer for Today

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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 … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230915

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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

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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 … Read more

Prayer for Today

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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, … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230913

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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