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
Holy Spirit, I open my heart. Fill it with the love for others that I cannot muster. Help me pray for those who come against me. Help me to discern in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “We love because he first loved us. If anyone…
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah foretells the redemption of Israel, “In that day, ‘A pleasant vineyard, sing of it! I, the Lord, am its keeper; every moment I water it. Lest anyone punish it, I keep it night and day; I have no wrath.’” (Isaiah 27: 2-4a ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, grant me the ability to love others in your capacity and not my own. Forgive me when I fail you. Lift me in your grace and set my feet on the solid ground of your love. Be glorified in the outcome of my day. I come in reverent respect for who you are….
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah praises, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will say in that day: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.’” (Isaiah 11: 3-4 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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