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 20180120

January 20, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 40: 28 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

January 20, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Well, Lord, I am definitely challenged as I see what is going on around me within my country and in other nations. It makes me grateful for the solid foundation only hope in your promises builds. Faith through difficulty leads to endurance, and as Paul explains, endurance builds character and character produces hope. Hope doesn’t…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180119

January 19, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” (Psalm 145: 18 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

January 18, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Jehovah, God of all, you are above everything. There is no one like you. I extol your great deeds and kindness in this place. I seek to be close to you in all I do. Without you, there is darkness and hopelessness. But you, above all, bring eternal blessing and hope. You brighten my days….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180118

January 18, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because ” The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.” (Psalm 145: 9 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

January 17, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Heavenly Father, as you work to put together your ministries, and teams gear up for a new year of work, fill them with your truth, your hope, your joy and your peace. Set their feet on the path of your choosing for the year. Let them tell of your power and greatness in their daily…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180117

January 17, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (Psalm 145: 8 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

January 16, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Remove the scales, Lord. Clear up our vision. Let us see you clearly. Take away anything getting in the way of our calling to higher ground and knowing you more. Remove our unbelief and replace it with your truth. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180116

January 16, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.” Psalm 149: 4 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

January 15, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Almighty God,what a wonderful mystery that you sent the Holy Spirit to take residence within us. Unlike Old Testament times, you allow personal, living contact with you. I pray each born again believer fully experiences the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Forgive our disbelief. Heighten our understanding. Ephesians 1 tells us that the same working…

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