Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture shows glimpses of heaven and hell, “And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’” (Luke 16:24 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are El Roi, the God who sees us. You know our needs before we can voice them. You hear our cries even though we disappoint you. You work continually for the greater good and for your glory. You did not abdicate your throne for Saul. You remained in control then, and you … Read more
I’m just asking. From the book: “What value is all of this to the Body of Christ? What are the takeaways that can promote healing and prevent others from getting wrapped up in another potentially explosive church situation? The Church cannot escape having to deal with sexual abuse threats. It can, however, do everything within … Read more
LORD God, you are the one just ruler. You are Jehovah Hashopet, the Lord Our Judge. You are not like human kings. There is no one like you who meets out retribution for sin, yet governs with grace and forgiveness when we confess before you. Thank you for your justice. Thank you for your kind-heartedness … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Then the Lord answered him, ‘You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from … Read more
I’ve been blessed to hear from several fellow one-time members of FCCF and some who stayed at FCCF since release of A View from the Pews. There have been comments on both sides of my premises presented in the book. I included in my writing several of the inputs made at the time of the … Read more
Father God, I am grateful you give us free will. Help me through your Holy Spirit to never abuse it for my personal gain. Lead me in my decision processes to come to you and think through the consequences to the very end of every choice that comes before me. Each turn in the path … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water and were in danger. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Master, Master, we are perishing!’ And he awoke and rebuked the wind and the raging waves, and they ceased, and there was a calm. … Read more
What about those of us in the pews? What was our plight? What decisions did we face? Were you aware of the details as they happened? What was your position? Did you taste the bitter water? Did you see the exodus of families leaving the church and wonder why? Did you ask the pertinent questions? … Read more
Almighty God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, you are my Heavenly Father. I direct my heart to you alone. I serve you alone in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. You have delivered me in Christ from the hand of the enemy. Forgive me when I fail you. … Read more
