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 God, full of justice, mercy and grace. There is none like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. I pray that today would be the day your gospel floods the nations. Open the gates of heaven so all will see your glory shine upon your creation. Call again to those who…
Today is a beautiful day, because Rahab obeyed and took her place in the lineage of Jesus, “By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.” (Hebrews 11:31 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, thank you for your eternal comfort and good hope through your loving kindness and grace. I stand on your covenant promises in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either…
Today is a beautiful day, because “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days.” (Hebrews 11:30 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, I thank you for the faithfulness of the Apostles, who came out from hiding to commit their lives to spreading the gospel for your name’s sake. I pray for a great work of the Holy Spirit to move hearts and turn heads to point them to Jesus. Only He can turn the hearts…
Today is a beautiful day, because God takes care of His own, “By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned.” (Hebrews 11:29 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Wars and rumors of wars, famines, fires, earthquakes, tsunamis and unimaginable storms fill the news cycles. It’s not something that surprises you, Lord, nor something that has not happened before. However, it speaks to Satan’s activity as we come one day closer to your return. I pray you remove the scales from the eyes of…
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses obeyed God’s instructions, “By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them.” (Hebrews 11:28 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Jeshua, the Anointed One, the Creator who spoke earth, sea and sky into being. You breathed life into mankind. You are worthy to be praised, for you are victorious. Oh, the power of your breath, Lord. I rejoice in your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen….
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses set correct priorities, “He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible.” (Hebrews 11:26-27…
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