Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220618

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Today is a beautiful day, because God declares He is the one who helps his people, “When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the Lord will answer them; I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers on the … Read more

Elder Breakdown

A View from the Pews

There were eleven or twelve elders in 2012 when the vote to change the bylaws occurred. Five resigned because of the bylaws change. Seven elders remained at the time the news of Brandon’s arrest came out. Were you aware of the elders decline? Did the people in the pews realize the change and recognize the … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, thank you for your plan of salvation. Thank you for testimony concerning Jesus. Thank you for saving me and giving me eternal life through Jesus. I come humbly in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   “If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220617

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Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture shows us an example of the lies of the enemy in the fog of war, “Do not listen to Hezekiah. For thus says the king of Assyria: Make your peace with me and come out to me. Then each one of you will eat of his own vine, … Read more

Moving On

A View from the Pews

So, we all moved on, scars and all. From the book: “Steve’s returning sermon focused on the God of second chances. Ironically, we were forced to stand by our convictions, and Everyday Fellowship gave us a second chance at building a true and lasting church family, no matter how small. The ministers who were let … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, my devotions bring me to this challenging verse that makes me ponder my position of faith. You submitted to baptism though you were sinless. I submitted to baptism as a public statement of my faith. You shed your blood on the cross though you were sinless. You died for the sin in me. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220616

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Today is a beautiful day, because “He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands, lest they hold a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed and shuts his eyes from looking on evil, he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will … Read more

Dismissing the Faithful

A View from the Pews

It wasn’t long after the celebrity minister’s return that pink slips went out to three remaining ministers. Did they feel betrayed? Did they feel hurt by the church after years of service? What did this mean for the victims of abuse? Their avenue of support was no longer available, because the plan the church elders … Read more

Prayer for Today

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So many issues, decisions and things to overcome on a daily basis, Lord. It’s part of the struggle of life. Believing didn’t make that go away, but it gives me the grace to approach the day’s tasks. Thank you for making me an overcomer. Thank you for each day’s portion in your precious name and … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220615

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice. Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a shelter from the storm, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land.” (Isaiah 32: … Read more