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.
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
I stumble and You pick me up. Lord, I trip from my misstep, but You prevent my falling. You hold fast to my hand that falters. You redeem my efforts and my time. You restored the years the locusts destroyed. You set my feet on your solid foundation. You guide my path and light my…
Today is a beautiful day, because “But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.” (Psalm 13: 5-6 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, I hold to your promise that the Son of Man will send His angels to gather all causes of sin out of His kingdom. I say, “Come, Lord Jesus.” Let the wicked vanish away like smoke. Let the righteous shine like the sun in the land of the living. Let us see a mighty…
Today is a beautiful day, because David called upon God for the sake of his steadfast love, “Turn, O LORD, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love.” (Psalm 6:4 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Hard times may be coming, Lord, but You stand with me. Your Holy Spirit guides, comforts and teaches me. The power of your blood protects me. My inheritance is not of this earth but of your kingdom. I pray You will be glorified in my coming and going today in your name and authority, according…
Today is a beautiful day, because “But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house. I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you.” (Psalm 5:7 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, You are known for confounding the attacking armies to turn them against themselves. I humbly ask to see a mighty move of your hand that confounds the wicked who target mankind for their personal gain. I ask to see your glory so that all will know that You are sovereign, for You are the…
Today is a beautiful day, because “You have granted me life and steadfast love, and your care has preserved my spirit.” (Job 10:12 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
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