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 20201018

October 18, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because the Psalmist writes, “Mark the blameless and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace. ” (Psalm 37:37 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 17, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Lord God, your steadfast love extends to the heavens. Your righteousness is like the mountains you created. Your judgment like the depth of the ocean. You save man and beast. Your steadfast love is so precious to me. I take refuge in the shadow of your wings. I drink from the river of your delights….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201017

October 17, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because of prophetic Psalms, “In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.” (Psalm 37:10-11 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 16, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Great are you, LORD. You delight in the welfare of your servant. You fight off those who come at me, putting them to shame. Malicious witnesses rise up. They gather and laugh at my stumbling. But, you are my salvation, LORD; and I exult your righteous name. You rescue me from their destruction. I thank…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201016

October 16, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because David exposes those who find fault, “For they do not speak peace, but against those who are quiet in the land they devise words of deceit.” (Psalm 35:20 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 15, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Heavenly Father, I will bless you at all times. My soul takes its boast only in you. I sought you, and you answered, protecting me from all my fears. I have tasted your presence and blessings, and they are good! I lack no good thing from your hand. You are near in my brokenness. You…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201015

October 15, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because David wrote, “Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” (Psalm 34:14 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 14, 2020
By Joy Taylor

My soul waits for you, O LORD. You are my help and shield. My heart is glad in you; and I trust in your holy name. Let your steadfast love be upon me, Dear LORD, even as I wait upon you. I shout for joy in the name and authority of Jesus according to your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201014

October 14, 2020
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!” (Psalm 29:11 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Tuesday Audio – Late

October 13, 2020
By Joy Taylor

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