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.
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….
Today is a beautiful day, because King David praised God, “For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing to your name. Great salvation he brings to his king, and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his offspring forever.” (Psalm 18: 49-50 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, grant me your wisdom and discernment to make the next right choice, the next positive step, the next loving statement and the next prayer of praise. Thank you for your loving kindness in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “The mouth of the righteous…
Today is a beautiful day, because “I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.” (Psalm 17: 6-7 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
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