Prayer for Today

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Oh, Lord, you are indeed my Lord and my Salvation. I praise in your name and authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230423

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Today is a beautiful day, because Solomon recognized God’s love, “And Solomon said, ‘You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you. And you have kept for him this great and steadfast love and have … Read more

A View From the Pews: Reprise #10 — Truth Will Out

A View from the Pews

Another court continuance drags out the personal injury case against FCCF/Christ First and Steve Wingfield that was filed in October, 2021. A mediation meeting in the personal injury case against Steve Wingfield and FCCF/Christ First ends with further delay. You can keep up with court dates with this link: https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do?inputVO.caseNumber=21SL-CC04432&inputVO.courtId=CT21   Truth cannot be denied … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, you redeemed my life and made beauty from ashes. I am forever humbly grateful. I lift my thanksgiving in your name above all names, in your authority greater than any other, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230421

Today is a beautiful day, because David sang praises, “For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing praises to your name. Great salvation he brings to his king, and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his offspring forever.” (2 Samuel 22: 50:51 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Oh, Lord, the number of times You heard and answered. The number of times You reached to pull me from my lump of tears. The times your presence overwhelmed me with joy and peace. You are my rock. You uplift my head. You are the song in my heart. Without you, there is no bounce … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230420

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Today is a beautiful day, because of God’s covenant with David, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men, but my steadfast love will not depart from … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, thank You for the wisdom of your Scriptures that encourages and teaches me. I sense your presence as I think about these words from David. They reach into my day and straighten my thoughts. They give purpose to my steps. They warn me to keep watch over my words and deeds. I seek … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230419

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Today is a beautiful day, because David appreciated those who took the time to bury Saul, “Now may the LORD show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing.” (2 Samuel 2:6 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Father God, You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. Loving You has filled the voids and spread the balm of Gilead across the crevices in my heart and soul. Man cannot give what You offer, Father. Your love is pure and perfect. Your love is complete and steadfast. Your love never falters, even when … Read more