Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220727
Today is a beautiful day, because “A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a drink.’” (John 4:7 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Failure #2 of the Senior Minister: The Church
I come to this personal opinion based on observations, interviews, documents and comments I’ve reviewed. You are welcome to come to your own informed opinion. From the book: “My personal opinion from having gone through this experience is multidimensional. Steve Wingfield failed: • His church. He let the wolf through the doors. He did not … Read more
Prayer for Today
Almighty All-seeing and All-knowing God, there is none like you. Where can I go that you do not see? What can I think or do that you don’t know about? There is no hiding from you even in the deepest parts of my soul. Your grace and mercy surround me when I fail you, because … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220726
Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus answered, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said … Read more
Failure #1 of the Senior Minister: The Elders
My personal opinion, based on my observations, comments and documents I’ve reviewed. You are welcome to form your own informed opinion. From the book: “My personal opinion from having gone through this experience is multidimensional. Steve Wingfield failed: • His elders. He set himself above them and in total control of them. Judging from their … Read more
Prayer for Today
Thank you, Father God, for the joy of your salvation. You placed a new heart within me and a new life before me. May you be glorified in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “When he turned his back to leave Samuel, God gave him another … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220725
Today is a beautiful day, because “Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. And he said to them, ‘Now draw some out and take … Read more
Prayer for Today
Gracious and Loving God, thank you for the anointing of your Holy Spirit. I raise my hands in worship in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Then the Spirit of the Lord will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220724
Today is a beautiful day, because God foretold John what to expect, “I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’” (John 1:33 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Prevent Victimization
Is it incumbent upon church leadership to prepare the flock? Is it incumbent upon church members to prepare themselves to know what to look for? Are hundreds of pairs of trained eyes more effective than those of the elders and deacons? Can we do better at fending off the potential of abuse within our church? … Read more