I became the adversary once the local newspaper printed a picture of me attending one of the steering committee meetings for the Restore FCCF group. I was notified through messenger that one of the church matriarchs would never pray with me again. The only answer I got to my email to the elders was the … Read more
Holy Spirit, I pray that you keep me alert. Show me how to discern truth from lies and reality from deceit in the fog of all that goes on around me. You are the Spirit who points to Jesus. Thank you for leading me to Him. I lift my gratitude in the name and authority … Read more
The one hundred-plus of members that made up the Restore FCCF group wrote the quote below to fellow members. Other hundreds of members simply left the church without involvement. Despite the size of the group asking for change, the decision of three elders and one senior minister prevailed. The senior minister was put on a … Read more
Father, your Word is eternal and ever true. Thank you for the tools of discernment it gives me in troubled times and in happy times. Holy Spirit, please keep me mindful of testing according to the Word that I not fall into the trap of lies and propaganda. Focus my thoughts, give me pause to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.” (Proverbs 17:14 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Where was the civil duty exercised in allegedly not reporting the concerns of parents and church leaders? Where was the restraint of conscience when Brandon was celebrated prior to his move to California after notification of alleged misconduct? Where was the accountability of the leaders? Were we in the pews being asked to increase our … Read more
Lord, I know that you abide in me, for my spirit testifies with your Holy Spirit. I praise your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; for whenever our … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turns the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a spring of water.” (Psalms 114: 7-8 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
The people in the pews at FCCF wanted what was God’s will for the church, though we came at it from opposing perspectives. Our prayers were sincere and heartfelt for restoration and unity. Oh, the irony that I would be asked to publicly pray in the sanctuary. I graciously accepted the opportunity. From the book: … Read more
Holy Spirit, order my steps today. Don’t allow me to turn to the right nor to the left, but let me walk only in the truth of Jesus. I ask in His precious name and powerful authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “By this we know love, that … Read more
