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 20201228

Today is a beautiful day, because “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. ” (Romans 15:13 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Be not silent, O God of my praise! Come against the wicked. Reward them with your perfect justice. Deal with these on our behalf for your name’s sake. Deliver us, for your steadfast love is good. Let the evildoers know that recompense is of your hand; that you, O LORD, have done it! Let them…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201227

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul wrote, “So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” (Romans 14:19 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

My heart is steadfast at your goodness, O God. Only by the strength of your hand do I move through my days. Your steadfast love is great above the all. Your faithfulness reaches to the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. Grant me your help. It is you who brings me victory….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201226

Today is a beautiful day, because “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

I give thanks to you, LORD, because you are good. Your steadfast love lasts forever. I, a redeemed one by your power, say so. I wandered in days dry as the desert. I sat in the death’s dark shadow; but you satisfied my soul and filled it with good things. I was foolish in my…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201225

Today is a beautiful day, because we can choose the life-changing perspective,”For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” (Romans 8:6 ESV) Peace Merry Christmas to you and to everyone in your family! May the unspeakable joy of Christmas fill your…

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Prayer for Today

I bow my head in somber thanksgiving, Father God. You are good. In the midst to the greatest storms of my life your steadfast love upheld me. Your justice sustained me. Remember me, Lord, when you show favor to your people. I rejoice in the gladness of your people. I glory with your inheritance. Your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201224

Today is a beautiful day, because we have peace in Christ, “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Oh nations of the world, give thanks to the LORD and call upon his name. Make his wonderful deeds known among the people. Sing his praises! Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Seek his presence and his strength continually. Remember the wondrous works, the miracles and judgments of our God. He…

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