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
Today is a beautiful day, because even though I have not seen Jesus, I love Him, believe, and am filled with an in-expressible and glorious joy; because I am receiving the goal of my faith which is the salvation of my soul. (from 1 Peter 1:8) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because faith means denial of self daily to follow Jesus. (from Luke 9:23) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday.
Today is a beautiful day, because we don’t know what to do, but our eyes are upon God. (from 2 Chronicles 20:12) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encourages us to “not become weary in doing good, for in proper time we will reap a harvest, if we don’t give up.” (Galatians 6:9)
Today is a beautiful day, because although the Lord was angry with me, His anger turned away and He comforted me. (from Isaiah 12:1) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “in repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.” (Isaiah 31:15) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Babylon is where Israel was taken captive for decades, Babylon, where Daniel fasted and prayed, and was thrown into the lion’s den for his faith
Gracious and loving Father, you are the uncaused cause and the perfect example of relationship. Father, I thank you for brothers and sisters in Christ. I thank you for their hugs and smiles. I thank you for their honest communication. I thank you for their loving support and care. I thank you for bring every…