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 20191007

Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Isaac, son of Abraham, “And Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold. The LORD blessed him, and the man became rich, and gained more and more until he became very wealthy.” (Genesis 26: 12-13 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Sometimes, Father, sometimes the silence deafens. My ears hear nothing but my heart beating in solitude as I wait. You have never not answered my request to come into your presence. You have never turned me away or not had time for my longing heart. Your heart is my refuge. Your Word is my solid…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191006

Today is a beautiful day, because God held to his covenant even after Abraham’s death, “Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and will bless you, for to you and to your offspring I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father.”…

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Prayer for Today

Holy God, touch the hearts and minds of those we pray to you for the saving knowledge of Jesus. Let them hear the words Ananias said to Paul. Now is the time for salvation. This is the hour of repentance and turning. Why wait? This moment defines your eternal path. I humbly plea for your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191005

Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Abraham’s successive generation, “After the death of Abraham, God blessed Isaac his son. And Isaac settled at Beer-lahai-roi.” (Genesis 25:11 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Almighty God, thank you for being the God of covenant. Thank you for your steadfast, loving kindness. Thank you for the new covenant through Jesus, who took my robes of sin in trade for his robes of royalty, and brought me into your household. Thank you for the solemness of this agreement to save me,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191004

Today is a beautiful day, because God led Abraham’s servant to find a wife for Isaac, “The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD and said, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the LORD…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, I humbly bring all your servants in the nations, even my own, to your mercy seat for your favor and blessing. May they sense your presence and uplifting in their daily routines and transitions. May they know your assurance as they speak your truth. May they stand strong in that truth. I ask these…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191003

Today is a beautiful day, because God kept his promise to bless Abraham, “Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years. And the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.” (Genesis 24:1 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Almighty Redeemer, I love the songs of ascent in your Word. They give me hope. Forgive us, Father, for we have sinned against a Holy God. Forgive us and revive us once again to your glory and honor. I pray your Word over the nations: “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!…

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