/ The question arises again as to who pays attorney fees when the church goes to court. The first time, the church sued the whistleblowers. Now, FCCF/Christ First finds itself on the other side of the table as the party being sued by one of the victims. It’s a valid question, either way. After several…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, my relationship with You is paramount, above all others, because You are above all. I want nothing to come between us, nothing to spoil the sweet time we share. My flesh fails me, but you forgive and restore me in your generosity. Your grace gets to the messes in my heart and not only…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230729

Today is a beautiful day, because “We have thought on your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple.” (Psalm 48:9 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Holy Spirit, help me guard my tongue. Let no untruth pass from my lips. Lead me in Your truth, for You are the God of my salvation. Teach me Your way, guide me in truth and wisdom in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   “Behold, you…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230727

Today is a beautiful day, because God hears our cries, “Rise up; come to our help! Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love!” (Psalm 44:26 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

I stand before you, Lord, a repentant and redeemed sinner, imperfect and unworthy, yet washed clean and saved by Jesus’ sacrifice in my place. He paid my ransom, and I became of the household of God. I bring my sacrifice of thanksgiving for accepting the trade of Jesus’ life for mine. My personal worth is…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230726

Today is a beautiful day, because “By day the LORD commands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.” (Psalm 42:8 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

There is no other like you, Father God, who goes out to fight on behalf of His beloved. The verse reference below also points me to Exodus 14:14 where Your promise to take up the battle on our behalf is clear. You will fight for us. We need only to be silent and watch the…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230725

Today is a beautiful day, because “I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation. As for you, O LORD, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and…

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Prayer for Today

Everything is topsy-tervy, upside down and backwards. Logic is folly. Wrong is touted as right; and truth as misinformation. Justice dies in the streets. I pray for Your mighty intervention, Lord, but this side of glory is not my home. I look past this present darkness to eternity with You, where peace abounds, evil is…

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