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
Today is a beautiful day, because we must be willing, “For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.’ But you were unwilling,” (Isaiah 30:15 ESV) Trust #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, let me be a living example of the increasing and decreasing principle. Help me grow more like you every day. Let there be less of me and more of you. Let your light shine through me in your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “The…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.” (Isaiah 26:4 ESV) Trust #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, these are words from your mouth to Nicodemus’ ears. Six sentences that speak of love for the condemned, judgement for evil, and salvation for the believer. Thank you for the hard message with redemptive outcome through repentance and grace in your name and authority, according to the Father’s good and perfect will. Amen…
Today is a beautiful day, because I praise, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2 ESV) Trust #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Nicodemus came to you at night, Lord Jesus. I came in deep shadows with repentance, for you called me by my name to come out of the darkness and into your marvelous light. This is saving grace. This is redemption. This is my future as a born-again member of the Kingdom of God. I praise…
Today is a beautiful day, because we trust in the LORD, “Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge, for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips. That your trust may be in the…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. ” (Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV) Trust #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, clean out the dark places in my soul still needing to see the glory of your love. Overturn the tables of worldly desires and cleanse your temple. Let me be at holy temple, a house of prayer, in your precious name and reigning authority, according to the good and perfect will of the…
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