Prayer for Today

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Let not our hearts be troubled, Father. You are in control in the heat of the furnace, in the lion’s den, in the midst of chaos and even in our time. There is no one like You who goes out for the benefit of your beloved. I lift my thanksgiving in the name and authority … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230426

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Today is a beautiful day, because the glory of the LORD filled Solomon’s temple, “(…and it was the duty of the trumpeters and singers to make themselves heard in unison in praise and thanksgiving to the Lord), and when the song was raised, with trumpets and cymbals and other musical instruments, in praise to the … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230425

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” (1 Chronicles 16: 34 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Whatever righteousness I exhibit is not of my own doing. It is the result of the Holy Spirit working in me. Lord, I take no credit for the changes you are making in me. I am a work in progress, your masterpiece. There is nothing I can boast of, for You are the craftsman at … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230424

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Today is a beautiful day, because King Solomon dedicated the temple, “Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven, and said, ‘O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Oh, Lord, you are indeed my Lord and my Salvation. I praise in your name and authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230423

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Today is a beautiful day, because Solomon recognized God’s love, “And Solomon said, ‘You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you. And you have kept for him this great and steadfast love and have … Read more

A View From the Pews: Reprise #10 — Truth Will Out

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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. You can keep up with court dates with this link: https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do?inputVO.caseNumber=21SL-CC04432&inputVO.courtId=CT21   Truth cannot be denied … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, you redeemed my life and made beauty from ashes. I am forever humbly grateful. I lift my thanksgiving in your name above all names, in your authority greater than any other, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Oh, Lord, the number of times You heard and answered. The number of times You reached to pull me from my lump of tears. The times your presence overwhelmed me with joy and peace. You are my rock. You uplift my head. You are the song in my heart. Without you, there is no bounce … Read more