Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230922

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Today is a beautiful day, because God is good, “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 118:1 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, may we see your glory shine forth. Arise and establish your works. Use us to your benefit, and establish all our efforts according to your will. Let us not go outside the circle of your will nor get ahead of your bidding us go. Remind us again that You are Lord. We ask in … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230918

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!” (Psalm 117:2 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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As Moses prayed, Father, You are our dwelling place for all generations. You are God from everlasting to everlasting. There is no other to whom I bring my allegiance in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. … Read more

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