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 20231201

Today is a beautiful day, because “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” (James 1: 2-3 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father, thank you for this prayer from David who reminds me of your steadfast love and faithfulness. Help me be intentionally steadfast in my love for You as troubles and strife between nations and people groups swirl. Allow me the wisdom to share your love with those who cross my path today. Grant me your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231130

Today is a beautiful day, because “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” (Hebrews 6: 19-20 ESV)  …

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Prayer for Today

Lord, I’m at somewhat of a loss for words today. I’m not sure why. This passage stands out to me, the whole psalm repeats the phrase that your steadfast love endures forever. Repetition indicates importance of the thought. So, I want to pause and soak it in. Your love for me doesn’t change no matter…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231129

Today is a beautiful day, because “Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.” (Titus 2:2 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Holy Spirit, keep me focused on Jesus. Let me revel in the love of Him and the joy of my family gatherings, but don’t allow the glitz and sparkle of the worldly celebrations outshine the glory of His salvation. I want to rest in His mercy, recline in His peace that surpasses understanding and renew…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231128

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul speaks of the Lord’s rescue, “You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, your name endures forever. You are renowned throughout time. There is none like You. The universes are your creation. You own it all. You control it all. You do as you please. I pray for the nations to find unity and peace. May it please You to create in us a heart to love…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231127

Today is a beautiful day, because “But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Lord, I rest in the gift of your forgiveness. I revive in the gladness of your presence. I renew in the glory of your Word. I reverently give thanks for what You have done for me. I pray in your precious name and powerful authority, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the…

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