Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230402
Today is a beautiful day, because “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” (Ephesians 6:10 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Joy Taylor
Prayer for Today
Lord, soften the hearts of the unbelieving as we draw near to celebrating your resurrection. Bring them to a saving knowledge of You. Captivate them through your great love for them. Bring them close to your heart so that they can experience the joy of your nearness. Let them experience the joy of your redemption … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230401
Today is a beautiful day, because “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may … Read more
A View from the Pews: Reprise #8 — Truth at What Cost?
A mediation meeting in the personal injury case against Steve Wingfield and FCCF/Christ First is set for April, 2023. I’ll be going through my previous posts to bring you up to speed on the story line. 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 Lawsuits and loss of employment become weapons … Read more
Prayer for Today
The woods sway with the breezes, and the rain beats the days soft rhythm. The oaks stand majestically, reaching for the heavens. The hickories sway with worship’s emotion, and I picture the heavenly congregation singing, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb.” I’m mesmerized in time, seeking your nearness, Lord. … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230331
Today is a beautiful day, because “For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us … Read more
Prayer for Today
Almighty, benevolent Father, You are the God who sings over me. You call me by my name to be of your household. You know my every need. You meet me in the darkness and walk with me on the lighted pathway. You encourage me at my weakest times and root for me when I am … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230330
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encouraged those about to be shipwrecked with him, “Therefore I urge you to take some food. For it will give you strength, for not a hair is to perish from the head of any of you.” (Acts 27:34 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Prayer for Today
Lord, You have been with me since that sunny afternoon on a campus lawn when You made yourself known to me. You were with me in the heated arguments when the anger clouded my vision. You were with me when I was a mere lump of tears. You stood by me through the rebuilding. You … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230329
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus changed the heart of Saul, the persecutor, into Paul the apostle, “But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.” (Acts 9:22 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday