A View from the Pews: The Inside Story of a Broken Church

A View from the Pews

Are you a pastor? Do you need an enlightening book to create awareness in your church body? Are you a pastoral student? Do you need a case study revealing the upheaval due to clergy coverup? This timely and important information can to help protect your ministry and your congregation. Thank you for this review, J. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230515

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!” (Psalm 25:7 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230514

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Today is a beautiful day, because God’s steadfast love never changes, “Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.” (Psalm 25:6 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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We are in troubled times, Father God. The phrases “like never before” and “this is unprecedented” flood current postings. This is not new to You, Father, nor are You surprised by it. Past generations had their own times of trouble, and You listened to their cries. You walked through the storm with them. You walk … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230513

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.” (Psalm 21:7 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

A View From the Pews: Reprise #12 — Cause and Effect?

A View from the Pews

Another court continuance drags out the personal injury case against FCCF/Christ First and Steve Wingfield that was filed in October, 2021. A mediation meeting in the personal injury case against Steve Wingfield and FCCF/Christ First ends with further delay until the end of July. So, we wait for another convening of the court. You can … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, I want your will to be foremost in my desires. Waiting is not my forte; but plunging ahead before You move gets me into messes. I don’t like messes, Lord. I don’t like them more than I don’t like waiting. I will wait to see You move. I will wait to hear your prompting. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230512

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Today is a beautiful day, because King David praised God, “For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing to your name. Great salvation he brings to his king, and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his offspring forever.” (Psalm 18: 49-50 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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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 … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230511

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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