Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, I am pondering Paul’s letter to Timothy and remembering you, risen from the dead. The cross is empty. The tomb is empty. The gospel for which Paul suffered scorn, beatings and imprisonment continues in its power two thousand years later. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for calling me. Thank you for … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220405

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Today is a beautiful day, because the resurrection changed the apostles from silence and cowering to boldly proclaiming as eye witnesses, “And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.” (Acts 4:33 ESV) Resurrection #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Can we come along side the victims?

A View from the Pews

  The abuse in my testimony spanned the gamut of physical, emotional and spiritual. I continue to struggle some days, like many of you. I stand on God’s promise that healing comes when we see to the hurting of others. This is one of my favorite passages. “Is not this the fast that I choose: … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, you are Jehovah Elnose, the God who forgives. Thank you for lifting the words of your apostles so that the gospel spread to the nations by word of mouth. Your Word does not return void. It captures hearts and saves souls daily. Thank you for the power of your gospel message. I bring … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220404

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul preached in Athens, “‘Being then God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man. The times of ignorance God overlooked, but know he commands all people everywhere to repent, … Read more

You Are the Only Expert on Your Testimony

A View from the Pews

  Your story is your experience an no one else’s. Your interpretations and perceptions of what happened are unique to you. Don’t allow anyone else to direct your testimony.  You may see things differently than someone on the outside looking in. That may be because they don’t know all the pieces of the puzzle. You … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, guide me in your ways through your Holy Spirit. I ask humbly and with reverence for who you are in your precious name and powerful authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220403

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul boldly spread the gospel, “Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day … Read more

Are you hurting from something that happened at church?

A View from the Pews

The issues that took place at FCCF sent shock waves through the congregation and emptied most of the pews. If you are one who left the church, I am praying for your heart to hear a word of encouragement in this project. Were you left voiceless? Were you damaged by the church in shreds? We … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, thank you for Paul; and thank you for the Holy Spirit who helps me understand the intricacy of his writing. Let me walk the path of your higher calling with humility and grace in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Therefore … Read more