This is the true story of a church in America’s Bible Belt, the First Christian Church (renamed Christ First) 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 … Read more
With all the turmoil worldwide, Lord, You alone bring me peace. I trust in Your goodness. I stand on Your promises. I worship You in your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.” (Psalm 21:13 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “For you equipped me with strength for the battle; you made those who rise against me sink under me.” (Psalm 18:39 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
LORD, there is no other God like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. You are the God who hung the stars and set the planets in rotation, yet you are the God who desires an intimate relationship with me through the grace of your plan of salvation. Thank You for calling … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God?—the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless.” (Psalm 18: 31-32 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because David knew the source of his strength, “To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who addressed the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of … Read more
Holy Spirit, you turn the hearts of the kings like the bending of the rivers. I pray for your conviction on our leaders. Turn them to Jesus. I ask in His name, by His authority, and according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.” (Psalm 8: 1-2 ESV) Strength … Read more
Lord, the fact that Your existence was prophesied hundreds of years prior to Your incarnation captivates my heart and upholds my belief. The knowledge that my spirit testifies to the presence of Your Spirit within me since I believed propels me to action in Your name to live by Your commands and to tell others … Read more