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

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, I’m an easy-going soul. I used to think I had no enemies that I could name, but there is one who prowls and seeks to destroy me. Help me be watchful. Keep me attentive to stay in the circle of your will. You go before me. You fight for me against the enemy … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230801

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Today is a beautiful day, because David praised God even from the depth of a cave, “My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord God, it is good to be part of your family, surrounded by godly brothers and sisters, blessed by their loving support and upheld by their prayers. Thank you for allowing me to take part in the blessing of a gospel sing among local churches. I am overwhelmed by the one-another spirit among all who … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230731

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Today is a beautiful day, because “He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!” (Psalm 57:3 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday  

Prayer for Today

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You keep tapping on my shoulder to complete the task you put before me. My stubbornness astounds even me as I procrastinate and find other things and activities to fill the time I should be working for your good pleasure and glory. Break through my defenses, Father. Reignite the flame you put in my heart … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230730

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Today is a beautiful day, because “But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.” (Psalm 52:8 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

A View from the Pews: Reprise #13 – If the Church is a Named Plaintiff, Do Church Funds Pay Attorney Fees?

A View from the Pews

/ The question arises again as to who pays attorney fees when the church goes to court. The first time, the church sued the whistleblowers. Now, FCCF/Christ First finds itself on the other side of the table as the party being sued by one of the victims. It’s a valid question, either way. After several … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, my relationship with You is paramount, above all others, because You are above all. I want nothing to come between us, nothing to spoil the sweet time we share. My flesh fails me, but you forgive and restore me in your generosity. Your grace gets to the messes in my heart and not only … Read more