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.
The closer I come to you, Lord, the more I see you at work in my life and the lives of those around me. I see your hand in nature. I see your protections and consequences. I feel your loving touch and know the sense of fullness in my heart when you reveal yourself to…
Today is a beautiful day, because David wrote, “Make your face shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love!” (Psalm 31:16 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty, Loving Father, lend me your wisdom and discernment. Point out the lies of the enemy that I may turn away from them and toward truth. I ask in humility and faith in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Blessed is the man who makes the…
Today is a beautiful day, because “I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul, and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place.” (Psalm 31: 7-8 ESV)…
The prayers of the righteous are powerful, Lord God, but only because You listen and act upon them. You work continually for the greater good and for Your glory. There is no one like You who goes out for the sake of His beloved. Thank You for setting my feet on solid ground, on that…
Today is a beautiful day, because “For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.” (Psalm 26:3 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I awoke with an anxious heart, wondering why I felt trepidation in leaving for Florida. I hadn’t seen family there in six months. This was my time to have extended time with them. I’ve always looked forward to every opportunity to make this trip. I didn’t get it. The flights were two short legs into…
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…
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