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
Some of the darkest and loneliest times are in the evenings, Lord. I thank you for when you come to say, “It is I; do not be afraid.” You remind me that I am never alone. Whether I walk in the brightness that illuminates the mountain top where elation and exuberance abounds or whether I…
Today is a beautiful day, because we take refuge in God first, then delight in our fellow saints in Christ, “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’ As for the saints in the land, they are…
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I lift up pastors to you today, Father God. I ask the protection of the blood of Jesus over their hearts, minds and souls. May they stand in your power and authority and not their own. May they exhibit the true humility which Jesus embodies. May they not seek celebrity status before their congregations. Open…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:1-2 ESV)…
Lord Jesus, take my five barley loaves and two fish. Make what you will of my offerings and talents in your precious name and authority, and according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “So the men sat down, about five thousand in number. Jesus then took the loaves, and when he…
Today is a beautiful day, because Job maintains his integrity and asks the question regarding the ungodly, “Will he take delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times?” (Job 27:10 ESV) Delight #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, feed me with your Word like you did the 5,000. You are the bread of my life. Fill me up till I want no more of your goodness and grace. I thank you in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Jesus then took the loaves, and…
Today is a beautiful day, because delighting in God is like lifting your face to the warmth of the sun, “For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.” (Job 22:26 ESV) Delight #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, remind me daily to take time to sit down with my Lord. Help me to blot out all the haziness from fires, all the crazy-making headlines and the cares of the day. Let it be just Him and me together in spiritual fellowship. I long to be a disciple who spends precious time…
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