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.
Almighty God, surround us with your hedge of protection. May it have barbs that keep us from exiting the circle of your will. You are the glory within. Lead us with your Holy Spirit. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “But let all who…
Dear Jesus, reveal yourself through our prayers. Become real as we make intercession on behalf of those we disciple. I ask in your precious and powerful name, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows who the…
Almighty, pour out your Spirit on those studying to know your ways. May they feel your nearness as they seek through your word to find Jesus. Call them, Father. Draw them to you. I ask in the name above all names, Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “(for the law made nothing…
Heavenly Father, you are Jehovah Rafa, the God who heals. The more I pray for healing of myself and others, the more I learn that you take what I ask and run it through the sifter of your will and purpose; and the outcome glorifies you. So, I pray your will be done over all…
Father in Heaven, help us be wise. May we fervently protect the freedom granted us through Christ. May we take care of our bodies and put them to work for your glory and honor. May we see your promised blessings upon our lives today. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to…
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