Almighty Benevolent Father, there is no one like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. You are my foundation and my rock. You keep my feet firmly planted in your Truth. You keep me walking within the circle of your will. Forgive me when I fail you. May the Holy Spirit keep … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the river from the throne in Ezekiel’s vision flowed into the sea and made it fresh similar to how the gospel flows into the nations making new hearts, “And wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish. For this … Read more
It’s been a little over six years since the senior minister resumed preaching at FCCF. Will the pattern previously established for devastating attendance hemorrhaging reemerge? Is it time for FCCF history to repeat? Will the upcoming hearing in the lawsuit against the church and the celebrity pastor bring this about? I’m asking the hard questions. … Read more
Father God, you did not leave me without a Redeemer. You did not abandon me, but pulled me from the fire to a saving knowledge of Jesus. I sink into His grace. I am buoyed by His forgiveness. I am anchored by His love. I am ever grateful in His precious name and powerful authority, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God is the source of living water, “Then he brought me back to the door of the temple, and behold, water was issuing from below the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was flowing down from below the south end of … Read more
I’ve heard from several former FCCF members who were stunned and hurt by the events of 2014-2016. This quote from the book pretty well sums it up. Feel free to comment if you relate. Some of those who left the church never went back to church. Some went through years of counseling and still struggle. … Read more
Father God, thank you for the example in Ruth of our Kinsman Redeemer. I am grateful to be under His care and protection. Keep me mindful of all that you do for me. Grant me grace for the rhythms of today. I pray in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God has the power to cleanse us and change our hearts, “I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I … Read more
My last post described the manipulation of the elders. The result was devastating and seemed to me to portend the decline in the church as a whole. When the church shifted to the industrial complex church governance model, six of the thirteen elders resigned. There was no notification of their leaving their positions by church … Read more
Lord, let me be known as one who shows up for the cause of others in as much as I am able by your grace, mercy and provision. Thank you for bringing me this far in my walk through life this side of glory. I pray in your precious name and powerful authority, according to … Read more
