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
Almighty God, may we know the truth of the gospel to the depths of our souls. May we boldly shout our testimony to the truth, for the world asks, “What is truth?” I pray for your wisdom and words to speak in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will….
Oh, Father, help us reach those who have heard your gospel and turn away. Prick them again to return to you. Let them hear you say, “This is the way, walk in it.” I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Let your eyes look directly…
Father in heaven, you are the God of freedom. You are the God who sets the captive free. I bring all who are in bondage to any type of addiction to your mercy seat for your favor and blessing. Break every chain, Lord. Break every chain. Set them free of the bondage that they may…
Father, stir up a glad heart today. Let the giggles of laughter bubble up through the rhythm of my day. May I laugh out loud with the true joy of knowing you have already won the battle for the world. Truth, justice, righteousness and peace are your reward for those who choose to follow you….
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