So, the church split; and, as the elders requested, we all ‘moved on,’ except for the survivors. There was no ‘moving on’ for them. What was the church doing for them? From the book: “The six months went by in a split-attention sort of way as Everyday Fellowship continued to grow closer as a church … Read more
Father God, thank you for my family. Thank you for my brothers and sisters in Christ, for we are one in the Spirit. I bring my praise to your mercy seat in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God warns before he judges, “Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel, ‘Because you despise this word and trust in oppression and perverseness and rely on them, therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach in a high wall, bulging out and about to collapse, whose … Read more
The hard realization that reform would not be part of the future of FCCF saddened me. I watched the downward spiral of the church I loved and served for over a decade. There was no going back. From the book: “The Truth and Reform FCCF members began gathering in the sanctuary of a nearby church … Read more
Holy Spirit, I open my heart. Fill it with the love for others that I cannot muster. Help me pray for those who come against me. Help me to discern in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “We love because he first loved us. If anyone … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah foretells the redemption of Israel, “In that day, ‘A pleasant vineyard, sing of it! I, the Lord, am its keeper; every moment I water it. Lest anyone punish it, I keep it night and day; I have no wrath.’” (Isaiah 27: 2-4a ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, grant me the ability to love others in your capacity and not my own. Forgive me when I fail you. Lift me in your grace and set my feet on the solid ground of your love. Be glorified in the outcome of my day. I come in reverent respect for who you are. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah praises, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will say in that day: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.’” (Isaiah 11: 3-4 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
When forced into a corner, do narcissists switch to playing a victim? When confronted with truth, to abusers throw up the argument that they are the victim instead of the victimized person? Did the elders play into the charade? I’m just asking. “On July 22, the elders informed Steve of their decision to give him … Read more
Lord, I sit in quiet reverence to experience your presence. Your peace surrounds me, infusing and restoring my soul. The world swirls its darkness, but cannot penetrate my sacred space with you. I need your presence to restore my sanity. I sense your peace that renews my heart and mind. I love you, Jesus. I … Read more
