The ‘discussions’ from inside the church boiled over into several news services, both in print and online. The resulting cyberspace firestorm allowed the Restore FCCF members to respond with our reasoned arguments. When the opposition had no rebuttal, they turned to personal attack. What happens when public shaming doesn’t silence the questions? How does resorting … Read more
Almighty God, you are Most High over the hosts of heaven and of earth. You are holy and everlasting. You are powerful and awe inspiring, yet you desire a loving relationship with me. You have called me by my name and adopted me into your household. I am your child. Your everlasting covenant covers my … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God rules creation, “When the waters saw you, O God, when the waters saw you, they were afraid; indeed, the deep trembled.” (Psalm 77: 16 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I realize that many churches opt for security teams to protect the body from outside threat. FCCF hired security that obstructed discussions between members and leadership. Then the elders and the senior minister filed orders of protection against current and prior church members. Is an order of protection and kicking members off church property the … Read more
Lord Jesus, I await your coming with longing and not fear. My life with you is relationship, not religion. You are a tangible presence in my deepest moments of prayer. You are my encouragement and my strength. You are my righteousness and my personal value. You never leave me; and you remain faithful even when … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David prays for his leading of Israel, “May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth!” (Psalms 72:6 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
The strategic move to file the lawsuit to silence the whistleblowers and threaten them with $25,000 damages shifted focus away from the importance of the whistleblowers’ message and pointed it toward the protection of the senior minister. It muddied the waters of discernment and stirred the coals that brought division. Was the leaders’ decision to … Read more
Holy Spirit, guide my thoughts, words and steps as I go through the cycles of my days. Teach me the Word. Lead me in God’s loving grace. Encourage my heart in times of stress. Hold me in times of grief and struggle. Point me to the Savior in the precious name and powerful authority of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. You brought us into the net; you laid a crushing burden on our backs; you let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out … Read more
Is it a biblical response for the church to file suit against current and past members? Do tithes and offerings of the defendants get used against them in doing so? I’m just asking. From the book: “April 16 opened up a greater chasm in the church when news came out that Steve had filed a … Read more
