When forced into a corner, do narcissists switch to playing a victim? When confronted with truth, to abusers throw up the argument that they are the victim instead of the victimized person? Did the elders play into the charade? I’m just asking. “On July 22, the elders informed Steve of their decision to give him … Read more
Lord, I sit in quiet reverence to experience your presence. Your peace surrounds me, infusing and restoring my soul. The world swirls its darkness, but cannot penetrate my sacred space with you. I need your presence to restore my sanity. I sense your peace that renews my heart and mind. I love you, Jesus. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man.” (Proverbs 27:19 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
The church elders released a letter to FCCF members on June 21, 2015 to which Titus offered the perspective of the victims and their families he had interviewed. Titus’s rebuttal statements are in bold. Partial truth is not truth. From the book: “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We’re blessed. First Christian Church of Florissant … Read more
Heavenly Father, my spirit testifies with your Spirit. You are working in me to make me more like Jesus every day. You will complete the transformation in your good pleasure and in your timing. Help me be open to what you would have me learn today. Teach me to love as you love. I am … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” (Proverbs 25:25 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
The changeover from a traditional church model to that of an industrial complex model re-prioritized the elders’ duties to see to the needs of the senior pastor. Once the connection between the elders and the church body gets rerouted to encircle the senior minister, how do those in the pews break through to be heard? … Read more
Jesus, my Lord and Savior, you are the sacrifice that redirects the Father’s wrath from me to you. You are the proof of God’s love for me because of His sacrifice in sending you to take my place. Your love covers me as I live through you. You allow me to wear your robe of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” (Proverbs 25: 21-22 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I ponder about the godliness of the FCCF leadership. I know what I heard, and did not hear, from the pulpit. I know what I read in the elders’ published statements. I know what I felt was missing from the elders. What is a godly leader? Did the senior minister portray godliness in his actions … Read more