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, Mighty Creator Elohim, Jehovah Sabaoth the Lord of Hosts, You are above all; and, yet, You allow me to call you Father. You have brought me into your household through the gift of salvation. I am assured that I will live in this glorious New Heaven and New Earth described by Isaiah. I…
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah describes the New Heaven and the New Earth, “‘The wolf and the lamb shall graze together; the lion shall eat straw like the ox, and dust shall be the serpent’s food. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain,’ says the LORD.” (Isaiah 65:25 ESV)…
Gracious Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, Mighty God, your covenants are trustworthy and true. Your Spirit is within me by the power of salvation through the precious blood of Jesus. He moves me and soothes me, prompts me and protects me. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart glorify…
Today is a beautiful day, because “‘And as for me, this is my covenant with them,’ says the LORD: ‘My Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, or out of the mouth of your offspring, or out of the mouth…
Father, You bless me in spite of my short comings. You love me when I am unlovable. You uplift me when I fall. You speak peace into my chaos. I praise you in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “I have seen his ways, but I will…
Today is a beautiful day, because “I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near,” says the Lord, “and I will heal him.” (Isaiah 57: 18-19 ESV)…
Lord, I await the moment when my faith becomes my sight and I see You as You are. I so want to hear You say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” I come to your mercy seat in your name above all names and authority greater than any other, according to the good and perfect…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the LORD: ‘Keep justice, and do righteousness, for soon my salvation will come, and my righteousness be revealed.’” (Isaiah 56:1 ESV) Thus says the LORD #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, your steadfast love and faithful compassion upon your people encourages me as I see You promise your covenant of peace will not be removed. Isaiah prophesied of the Messiah. With this promise, You infer that floodwaters will not be the agent that scrubs away sin, but the blood of Jesus will be in its…
Today is a beautiful day, because “‘In overflowing anger for a moment I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,’ says the Lord, your Redeemer. ‘This is like the days of Noah to me: as I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over…
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