Before you kiss the frog, let’s talk. Let’s talk about choices that make your future healthier. Walk with me through a biblically based decision tree and not rely on aroused feelings and sensations that can lead us astray.
Come along with me through discussion of characteristics of churches and pastors that tend to operate this way under the threat of misconduct exposure. Let’s look at common techniques of leadership during the cover-up process.
This is the true story of a church in America's Bible Belt, the First Christian Church in Florissant, Missouri--a church with a meager beginning and record of steady growth for forty-nine years until the weight of sexual abuse charges against a youth minister left it, and its congregation, broken. This is a case history and analysis of those events.
This is for the victims. —Joy S. Taylor, Author
Almighty All-seeing and All-knowing God, there is none like you. Where can I go that you do not see? What can I think or do that you don’t know about? There is no hiding from you even in the deepest parts of my soul. Your grace and mercy surround me when I fail you, because…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus answered, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said…
My personal opinion, based on my observations, comments and documents I’ve reviewed. You are welcome to form your own informed opinion. From the book: “My personal opinion from having gone through this experience is multidimensional. Steve Wingfield failed: • His elders. He set himself above them and in total control of them. Judging from their…
Thank you, Father God, for the joy of your salvation. You placed a new heart within me and a new life before me. May you be glorified in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “When he turned his back to leave Samuel, God gave him another…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. And he said to them, ‘Now draw some out and take…
Gracious and Loving God, thank you for the anointing of your Holy Spirit. I raise my hands in worship in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Then the Spirit of the Lord will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into…
Today is a beautiful day, because God foretold John what to expect, “I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’” (John 1:33 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Is it incumbent upon church leadership to prepare the flock? Is it incumbent upon church members to prepare themselves to know what to look for? Are hundreds of pairs of trained eyes more effective than those of the elders and deacons? Can we do better at fending off the potential of abuse within our church?…
Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture shows glimpses of heaven and hell, “And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’” (Luke 16:24 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are El Roi, the God who sees us. You know our needs before we can voice them. You hear our cries even though we disappoint you. You work continually for the greater good and for your glory. You did not abdicate your throne for Saul. You remained in control then, and you…
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