Today is a beautiful day, because God provided for Elijah, “And he lay down and slept under a broom tree. And behold, an angel touched him and said to him, ‘Arise and eat.’ And he looked, and behold, there was at his head a cake baked on hot stones and a jar of water. And … Read more
My conflict avoidance nature makes me more of an observer than a vocal participant. I sat in the meeting for leaders of adult classes and ministries, noting the behaviors not only of the church leadership hosting the meeting, but also of the audience. I can’t help but ask, “Whom do the elders serve?” Are they … Read more
Lord of Hosts, you are above all, for you are trustworthy, faithful and holy. There is none like you. Violence increases as justice falls in the streets. People lose their livelihoods and homes. Mothers lose the formula to feed their babies as the government buys up the supply and keeps the factory closed. Nation rises … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David wrote about God’s power in delivering him from Saul’s armies, “He made darkness around him his canopy, thick clouds, a gathering of water.” (2 Samuel 22:12 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
The ‘informational’ meeting I attended occurred on April 8, 2015. The elders claimed they had done an internal investigation. Yet their March 17, 2015, certified letter to Professor Lay and Titus stated they “had not taken the role of an investigator.” What a difference three weeks made in their story. If an investigation had begun … Read more
I wait for your coming, Lord. I long for your promised new heavens and new earth in which righteousness dwells. What is done in the dark will be exposed and the evildoers will be judged for their deeds, according to your perfect justice. Until then, I thank you for your hedge of protection for your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God answered Elijah’s prayer asking the people may know that the LORD is God, “And the water ran around the altar and filled the trench also with water. … Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the … Read more
I realized the choice before me was to continue supporting FCCF as it was, or to work for necessary changes. I had avoided conflict most of my life, which made this even harder. I could remain dormant or come out of my shell. I decided to stand for restoring the church to a format similar … Read more
Heavenly Father, I come before your throne in humble repentance, for I fall short of the holiness you require. Forgive me where I have failed you. The only place to start is with me before I ask on behalf of others. Grant that all will come to a saving knowledge of you. I lift my … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David honored God’s anointed, “‘The LORD forbid that I should put out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. But take now the spear that is at his head and the jar of water, and let us go.’ So David took the spear and the jar of water from Saul’s … Read more
