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. —Joy S. Taylor, Author

Prayer for Today

October 21, 2017
By Joy Taylor
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Dear Lord, what is the way forward? Doubt and opposition overgrow the path. Go before me. Make smooth the road. Remove the obstacles or show me how to overcome them. Give me wisdom to discuss the point to be made. Equip me, Lord. Let me speak truth in love. Open doors to where you want…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171021

October 21, 2017
By Joy Taylor
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Today is a beautiful day, because God’s perfect justice comes on the last day and we will know that he is the LORD. (from Revelation 11:18 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 20, 2017
By Joy Taylor
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Oh, Jesus, I’m humming Michael W. Smith’s worship song this morning as my prayer. Give me “More love, more power, more of you in my life… I will worship you with all of my heart. I will worship you with all of my mind. I will worship you with all of my strength. You are…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171020

October 20, 2017
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Today is a beautiful day, because Peter boldly spoke, “Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 19, 2017
By Joy Taylor
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Father God, I lift up those who care for ailing family and aging parents. Shore them up with your righteous right hand. Transfer enough love to them that they overflow it to the ones in their care. Your love heals. Your love comforts. Your love deals with pain. Your love keeps us going back. Your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171019

October 19, 2017
By Joy Taylor
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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explains, “Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others.” (2 Corinthians 5:11 ESV) Revere your God and tell of his goodness. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 18, 2017
By Joy Taylor
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Dear Jesus, how do I love you more? How do I more fully understand the weight of your sacrifice on my behalf? Abide with me, Lord, you in me and I in you. Let my spirit commune with your Holy Spirit until I comprehend all my limited mind can hold. Show me who you are….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171018

October 18, 2017
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Today is a beautiful day, because Luke wrote “those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of salvation.” (Acts 13:26 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 17, 2017
By Joy Taylor
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God of wonders who is above all, You put the tick in my clock. You put the to-do list of my days together for your purpose and glory. You are the creator of the sabbath, allowing me the blessing of rest and recuperation for the next round of work for your kingdom. Let me take…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement 20171017

October 17, 2017
By Joy Taylor
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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul boldly stood up, motioned to the crowd and said, “Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen.” (Acts 13:16 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday