Before you kiss the frog, let’s talk. Let’s talk about choices that make your future healthier. Walk with me through a biblically based decision tree and not rely on aroused feelings and sensations that can lead us astray.

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Come along with me through discussion of characteristics of churches and pastors that tend to operate this way under the threat of misconduct exposure. Let’s look at common techniques of leadership during the cover-up process.

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This is the true story of a church in America's Bible Belt, the First Christian Church in Florissant, Missouri--a church with a meager beginning and record of steady growth for forty-nine years until the weight of sexual abuse charges against a youth minister left it, and its congregation, broken. This is a case history and analysis of those events.  This is for the victims.

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210228

Today is a beautiful day, because the Holy Spirit guides us to use time wisely, “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father, teach me your ways. I am willing to receive your commandments. I so don’t want to become as the fool. Lead me in integrity and secure my steps. Let my words be a fountain of hope, encouragement and life. Fill them with understanding and good sense. Send them out to touch my circle of…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210227

Today is a beautiful day, because “Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.” (Psalm 51:6 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Loving Father, there is none like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. My hands desire diligence and productivity, because a slack hand brings poverty. Shield my words, for deception conceals a violent heart. Grant me righteousness which creates fond memories and bountiful blessings. Steer me down your path of wellness and…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210226

Today is a beautiful day, because “My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.” (Psalm 49:3 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, open my eyes to pay attention to the wisdom of Scripture. There was a time I made unwise choices and brought sorrow and conflict to my parents. Thank you for turning me around to honor them. Let your righteousness deliver me from evil. I will hunger for nothing in your care. Keep my…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210225

Today is a beautiful day, because “The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.” (Psalm 37:30 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Jehovah Ori, you are the Lord my help. You call me to elevate to a place higher than I, where your thoughts and ways guide me. Though I will never achieve perfect knowledge this side of heaven, work with me to grow toward your high standards. Allow me to enter the house of Wisdom to…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210224

Today is a beautiful day, because God answers Job with pointed questions, “Who has put wisdom in the inward parts or given understanding to the mind? Who can number the clouds by wisdom? Or who can tilt the waterskins of the heavens, when the dust runs into a mass and the clods stick fast together?”…

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Joy in Verse Tuesday Audio – Do You?

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joyinverse/Do_You.mp3 Do you come alongside?