For all that FCCF did wrong in their handling of abuse, I wanted an opposing example of a church that slogged through similar circumstances and did it the right way. I found it in a book written by Pastor Jimmy Hinton, The Devil Inside. I created a parable format to compare and contrast the two … Read more
Almighty Infinite and Loving Father, you are the lover and keeper of my soul. You draw me to spend time in your Word, loving you and learning more about you. Our sweet moments together dim my worldly surroundings, and my reward is peace, assurance and grace to make it through my day. You go with … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God provided for His people, “They did not thirst when he led them through the deserts; he made water flow for them from the rock; he split the rock and the water gushed out.” (Isaiah 48: 21 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I moved out of the St. Louis area a few months after the return of the celebrity minister to the FCCF pulpit, but I took the upset, pain and anger over the treatment of the victims with me. It weighed heavy on me for over six years, until I began my effort to put the … Read more
Father God, order my steps. Keep me within the circle of your will. Light my path. Guard my thoughts and my words. I come humbly and in reverence for who you are in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “I rejoiced greatly to find some of your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.” (Isaiah 44:3 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are the hope for the nations and father to the fatherless. You are our rock and our provider. I bring fathers everywhere to your mercy seat for your favor and blessing. Grant them your peace and assurance. Increase their boldness and strength to protect and guide their children. Lead them by your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The wild beasts will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise.” (Isaiah 43: 20-21 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Is help that comes with restrictions helpful? Can the scars of abuse be dealt with in 6-12 counseling sessions? Should the church have offered to pay more than what insurance wouldn’t pay? What if the victims aren’t insured? If you re-victimize the survivors by forcing these restrictions, is that helpful or hurtful? If you fire … Read more
All knowing God, Creator, Redeemer, thank you for the writings of the eyewitnesses to Jesus. Lord Jesus, thank you for making yourself known to the apostles. Thank you for their boldness to speak your name and spread your story in the face of opposition and persecution. Grant us holy boldness to express our own testimonies … Read more
