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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Prayer for Today

February 12, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Lord, I am captivated by your love, wrapped up in it, uplifted by it and walking in it. This love, like no other, is my victory. Because of it, I can operate from a position of strength and not defeat. Oh, let others see the benefit of knowing you. Draw them closer to you through…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180212

February 12, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “…you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.” ( Psalm 71:5 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180211

February 11, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because David prayed, “Let not those who hope in you be put to shame through me, O Lord God of hosts…” (Psalm 69: 6 ESV) Hope in the Lord #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

February 11, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Father, I have joy and comfort, knowing I am where you called me to be. There is no place that reassures my heart and renews my soul like being within the circle of your will. I thank you in the name and authority of Jesus, who calls us to follow him, according to your good…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180210

February 10, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because King David understood, “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.” (Psalm 62:5 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

February 9, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Father, I gather that there is a lot more to hope than what meets the eye. When I say, “Father, I trust you,” I speak more about the things I cannot see and not about those I can. I look past the things of this earth to what you have in store for us. Though…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180209

February 9, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because David asks a valid question and follows with its solution, “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.” (Psalm 42: 11 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

February 8, 2018
By Joy Taylor

God and King, you are timeless. Your love revives and sustains me. Your mighty working power is alive and active in me. The truth of it overwhelms my emotions and blows my mind. I don’t understand how it works, but I know my spirit testifies with the Holy Spirit of your deeds. I simply pray…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180208

February 8, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because King David wrote, “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” (Psalm 39: 7 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

February 7, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Gracious Lord, you are the God who sees us. You are El Roi. You are the God who stands in the shadows to see your word performed. Even when we can’t see it happening, you are at work to fulfill you purpose. It will not be thwarted. In the struggle, we know you are there….

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