Prayer for Today

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Father God, open our eyes to see the mystery behind the works of the evil one who seeks to steal and kill. The evidence is everywhere. May we awake from our years of slumber to understand the consequences of what goes on around us. Give us discernment to know truth from lie. Some will not … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230502

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Today is a beautiful day, because Nehemiah prayed that God would recognize the hardships of His people, “Now, therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love, let not all the hardship seem little to you that has come upon us, upon our kings, our princes, our … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, your Word is my refuge and my assurance that your hand is on my today and my tomorrow. Forgive me where I fail You. Keep me on the road of righteousness in your name and authority, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “In just a little while, … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230501

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Today is a beautiful day, because God is steadfast and ready to forgive, “They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them, but they stiffened their neck and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230430

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Today is a beautiful day, because Nehemiah confessed on behalf of his people, “And I said, ‘O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Thank you, Jesus, for reminding me that yours is the battle and yours is the victory. Help me stand firm. In your wrath, remember mercy for your beloved. Son of Man, send your angels to gather up all causes of sin and lawbreakers out of your kingdom. Let the righteous shine like the sun in … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230429

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed be the Lord, the God of our fathers, who put such a thing as this into the heart of the king, to beautify the house of the Lord that is in Jerusalem, and who extended to me his steadfast love before the king and his counselors, and before … Read more

A View from the Pews: Reprise #11 Why Would the Church Sue Members and Former Members?

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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 until the end of July. 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 … Read more

Prayer for Today

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By Myself   I’m all by myself in a great big room. Shadows of no one’s form but mine fall Across the wall as I walk to my chair To open the Book and meet the Groom. Deeper love has none than Christ for his bride. I am prepared to meet Him there Alone, ensconced … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230428

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Today is a beautiful day, because King Cyrus decreed the rebuilding of God’s house in Jerusalem, “And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, ‘For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel.’ And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the LORD, because the … Read more