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.
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.
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.
Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Let your hands be strong, you who in these days have been hearing these words from the mouth of the prophets who were present on the day that the foundation of the house of the Lord of hosts was laid, that the temple…
God of All, You are above all princes and principalities. Thank You for giving me the chance to walk through Jerusalem during a time of peace. I pray your protection over the City of David. You will save your people and your city, for You are in control. You have written the end of your…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the Lord of hosts: If it is marvelous in the sight of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also be marvelous in my sight, declares the Lord of hosts? Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the…
Heavenly Father, please don’t allow me to be stiff-necked in offering kindness and mercy to others. Grant me discernment to make true judgements. Shine your holy light into every nook and cranny of my heart and remove any bitterness hiding there. Allow me to be at peace with You, at peace with myself and at…
Today is a beautiful day, because, “And the word of the Lord came to Zechariah, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your…
The Niños leadership in Union Missouri released a statement to the Missourian for an article posted July 16, 2025. “On July 9th, Mexican authorities conducted an unannounced inspection of Niños de Mexico’s homes, after which all children were removed, and staff were asked to vacate the premises. We are deeply saddened and surprised by this…
Almighty Father, the mystery of your works creates in me a need to know You more. You raised up a branch from Jesse to be our Messiah and Savior. He is a righteous branch who reigns as King, deals wisely and executes justice. He is our High Priest and King. Hallelujah for your plan of…
Today is a beautiful day, because God instructs Zechariah to tell Joshua (the son of Jehozadak) that Jesus will rule as Priest and King, “And say to him, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Behold, the man whose name is the Branch: for he shall branch out from his place, and he shall build the…
This is a landmark situation that makes a strong case against trying to cover for clergy leaders in order to save the image of the abuser and/or ministry. Clergy cover-ups damage the victims, the church, the leaders who support an abuser, the congregants in and the donors to the church, along with the testimony God…
Mighty Yahweh, You and the Lord of Hosts. Your deeds are righteous. Your Word is truth. Your Spirit unites me with You and Jesus in glorious communication. My efforts are small, but your might behind them exacts the result You desire. It is not my my power, but by your Holy Spirit, as it was…
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