Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220604

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Today is a beautiful day, because “He turns rivers into a desert, springs of water into thirsty ground, a fruitful land into a salty waste, because of the evil of its inhabitants. He turns a desert into pools of water, a parched land into springs of water.” (Psalm 107: 33-35 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Unconscionable Behavior

A View from the Pews

Today’s excerpt is long, but it speaks for itself. What could be the thought pattern behind this behavior? Is the senior minister the keeper of his brother, the victim here? I’m just asking. From the book: “The topic for Wingfield’s May 31 sermon was part of a series called ‘Path to Restoration.’ This one had … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220603

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Today is a beautiful day, because God remembered his promise, “He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river. For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham, his servant. ” (Psalm 105: 41-42 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, help me be a conduit of your love. Let its benefits fill and empower me as it flows from you through me to others within my circle of influence. You continue to bring people into my path who crave the love of the Savior. May I be found worthy of recognizing them for being … Read more

In the Words of the Defense Attorney

A View from the Pews

The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, which meant it could be brought back up within a two-year period. Professor Lay’s attorney petitioned for dismissal with prejudice. How did it ever get to this? What was happening to the church I had loved and served for over a decade? From the book: “The fray continued through … Read more

Prayer for Today

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This present darkness swirls around our lives, but you, O Lord, hold our souls in your care. You made a way where there seemed to be none as our path to righteousness. Where your Spirit is, there is freedom. Your covenant is our eternal hope. Satan has to flee at the mention of your name. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220602

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Today is a beautiful day, because “From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work.” (Psalm 104.13 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

The Lawsuit Dismissed

A View from the Pews

What cost do you put on integrity? Professor Lay refused to stay employed under SLCC’s contractual gag order. What cost do you put on power plays to silence the outspoken? SLCC (Saint Louis Community College) no longer exists, but has merged with another college in southwest Missouri. The body of FCCF no longer holds title … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Holy Spirit, grow me to be more like Jesus hour-by-hour, day-by-day, verse-by-verse and love-by-love. I thank you for the supernatural transformation you work in me. Forgive me when I fail you. I lift my prayer in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   “Beloved, we are God’s … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220531

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Today is a beautiful day, because “He struck the rock so that water gushed out and streams overflowed. Can he also give bread or provide meat for his people?” (Psalm 78:20 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday