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.
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.
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
It is not by the strength of my own hand, but by the power of your righteous right hand that I live and breathe and thrive. What I do is for your good pleasure, Father. Where I go is by your leading. What I write is prompted by your Word and Spirit. You keep me…
Today is a beautiful day, because “All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” (Psalm 25:10 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
You, Lord, are my solace, my comfort, my encouragement, my shield and my refuge. I trust in your love. I trust your Word. I trust your promise to never leave me nor forsake me. I relish your presence. I cherish the teaching through your Holy Spirit. I wait for your touch. I worship in your…
Are you a pastor? Do you need an enlightening book to create awareness in your church body? Are you a pastoral student? Do you need a case study revealing the upheaval due to clergy coverup? This timely and important information can to help protect your ministry and your congregation. Thank you for this review, J….
Today is a beautiful day, because “Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!” (Psalm 25:7 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God’s steadfast love never changes, “Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.” (Psalm 25:6 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
We are in troubled times, Father God. The phrases “like never before” and “this is unprecedented” flood current postings. This is not new to You, Father, nor are You surprised by it. Past generations had their own times of trouble, and You listened to their cries. You walked through the storm with them. You walk…
Today is a beautiful day, because “For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.” (Psalm 21:7 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Another court continuance drags out the personal injury case against FCCF/Christ First and Steve Wingfield that was filed in October, 2021. A mediation meeting in the personal injury case against Steve Wingfield and FCCF/Christ First ends with further delay until the end of July. So, we wait for another convening of the court. You can…
Lord, I want your will to be foremost in my desires. Waiting is not my forte; but plunging ahead before You move gets me into messes. I don’t like messes, Lord. I don’t like them more than I don’t like waiting. I will wait to see You move. I will wait to hear your prompting….
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