Prayer for Today

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Thank you, Father, for the lineage and heritage you gave David. Thank you for these words that I love. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Lead me to Jesus, my fortress, my kinsman protector, my savior and my Lord. I will dwell in your household forever because of what Jesus did … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230806

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul. I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But truly … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, send your Holy Spirit across the nations to convict and captivate souls to their deepest points. Lord, hear the roar of our prayers lifted to you. See the repentance in our hearts and a turning away from what makes you angry. Let me see this renewing in the land of the living. Give … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230805

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Today is a beautiful day, because “So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.” (Psalm 63: 2-4 … Read more

A View from the Pews: Reprise #14 – Is Your Church Structured with Corporate-like Governance?

A View from the Pews

The personal injury case filed against FCCF/Christ First Church and Steve Wingfield by John Doe2 was reassigned to a different judge for hearing and determination as of August 1, 2023. You can track the progress of the case on the courts website: https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/cases/newHeader.do?inputVO.caseNumber=21SL-CC04432&inputVO.courtId=CT21. Is your church leadership transparent to the members? Do you know where … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, there is no one like You who goes out for the benefit of your beloved. Because You are who You say you are, I rely on your mercy, steadfast love, and faithfulness. I take refuge in knowing that whatever comes, You will send from heaven and save me. You will fulfill your purpose … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230804

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.” (Psalm 62: 11-12) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Father God, You are El Roi, the God who sees me. You have saved me for your purpose that I may walk rightly before You in this life and into eternity. I’m blown away at the enormity of what this means for me. May those I touch and those I influence see You in me, … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, I trust you. Your arms uphold me. Your promises sustain me. I place my cares upon your mercy seat in faith that You hear and answer me. You set me upon the solid foundation of your covenant. I stand upon your Word in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230802

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Today is a beautiful day, because “My God in his steadfast love will meet me; God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.” (Psalm 59:10 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday