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 20250922

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Today is a beautiful day, because God is worthy of our worship, “O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.” (Psalm 96:9 NKJV) Worship #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, I come to worship in loving awe of who You are. You are the Good Shepherd. I know your voice in the din of the city and in the still of the night. I see You working. I know answered prayer. My spirit testifies with the Holy Spirit that You are my Lord…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250919

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; ​​Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. ​​For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, ​​And the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice: ​​’Do not harden your hearts, as in…

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Prayer for Today

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Elohim, Mighty Creator, who is like You? You spread the stars over the velvet canopy of night and ordered the planets. You created the nations. You are sovereign. You are I Am. Your works are glorious. The rocks would cry out your majesty if no one else spoke. You are worthy of glory, honor and…

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Before You Kiss the Frog…Can We Talk? – 3

Marriage is not in a good place in the US. Pew Research indicates that the number of cohabiting couples grew from 54% to 59% between 2002 and 2017. The same study shows that “Married adults have higher levels of relationship satisfaction and trust than those living with an unmarried partner.” (https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/11/06/marriage-and-cohabitation-in-the-u-s/) Proverbs 19:21 speaks of…

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Prayer for Today

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Father, El Elyon, You are God Most High. Man may have his plan, but your counsel will stand. Satan rejoiced at the cross, but was defeated at the resurrection. The evil of today may boast, but evil is overcome by good. You turn the tides of time and men like the rivers, for the hearts…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250917

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Say to God, ‘How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. All the earth shall worship You And sing praises to You; They shall sing praises to Your name.’ Selah” (Psalm 66: 3-4 NKJV) Worship #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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All glory and honor, praise and worship are due your name, Father. Your voice is powerful. It reaches over land and seas. It breaks the cedars, shakes the wilderness, strips the forests bare and thunders your majesty everywhere. You sit upon your throne as King forever. You will give strength to your people. You bless…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250916

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” (Psalm 29:2 NKJV) Worship #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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LORD, You are Jehovah, I Am, and the God of creation and salvation. Thank You for reminding me in the midst of chaos and confusion, death and division, that You are sovereign. You do not sleep, nor slumber. You are El Roi, the God who sees us. There is nothing that surprises You or confounds…

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