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. —Joy S. Taylor, Author

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201213

December 13, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus appeared to disciples after his resurrection, “As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, ‘Peace to you!’” Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

December 12, 2020
By Joy Taylor

O Most High God, it is good to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness by night. You make me glad with your works. Your thoughts are deep and far beyond my capacity. You defeat the wicked. Though they sprout like grass and the evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201212

December 12, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus wanted peace that would not come because the people turned away, leaving him to weep, “saying, ‘Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes…’” (Luke 19:42 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

December 11, 2020
By Joy Taylor

I take shelter in your shadow, Lord. I desire to dwell in the refuge of your presence. I take my place beneath your wings where your faithfulness is my shield. I will not fear the terror that stalks by night nor the arrows that fly by day, because you cover me. Command your angels concerning…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201211

December 11, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the…

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Prayer for Today

December 10, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Lord, you are my refuge. From everlasting to everlasting you are God. There is no other. A thousand years in your sight is but a day–a watch in the night. You set my sins before you and sweep me away like a flood. My years come to an end as a sigh. Teach me to…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201210

December 10, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because we share peace, “Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you.” (Luke 10:5-6 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

December 9, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Lord God Almighty, I will sing of your steadfast love forever. You covenanted with your chosen one to establish him upon your throne for all generations. Let the heavens praise your wonders, for who in the heavens compares to you? You founded earth, sky and sea. All belong to you. You have a mighty arm;…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201209

December 9, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because of the hope at seeing the woman healed by simply touching the hem of Jesus’ garment, “And he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.’” (Luke 8:48 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Tuesday Audio – Denial

December 8, 2020
By Joy Taylor

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joyinverse/Denial.mp3 Denial What you’re saying is unnerving. It is really quite disturbing, And I don’t want to hear it. Though you speak for my good measure, You are messing with my pleasure. And I don’t want to hear it. I would rather face my plight. I deny that you are right, And I don’t want…

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