Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220809

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such … Read more

Safe Connections Update

A View from the Pews

Thank you on behalf of myself and Safe Connections for your support and encouragement during the writing phase, publication phase and sales phase of this book. I sent another check to Safe Connections. Please help increase the influence of this piece by sharing it. The intention of this book is to highlight the plight of … Read more

Prayer for Today

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I’m thinking of life’s circles and of your provision in my time of need, Lord. You brought the right people and tools when I struggled. My errors caused division, but you brought reunion. My folly threatened my future, but you turned the tables for my benefit and for your glory. You stood in the shadow … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220808

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Today is a beautiful day, because “‘As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, “John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” If then God gave the same gift … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, thank you for sending your Holy Spirit to dwell within believers. Thank you for the bond He creates between me and my brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you for the bond of your Holy Spirit among me and my children that is deeper and stronger than a mother’s love. Thank you for … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220807

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Today is a beautiful day, because the Holy Spirit fell upon the Gentiles as Peter spoke, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” (Acts 10: 47 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Safe Connections

A View from the Pews

The intention of this book is to highlight the plight of abuse victims. I ask for your support for this project. I ask for your support of Safe Connections. If you buy the book, the royalties go to Safe Connections. You may want to contribute directly to Safe Connections. Either way, you do something positive … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, we are all only a heartbeat away from death. You hold the key to just how many heartbeats remain for each of us. I lift my prayer for repentance and revival among families, communities, cities, states and nations. I pray they seek your face and experience the joy of your salvation before one more … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220806

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Today is a beautiful day, because “And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, ‘See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?’” (Acts 8:36 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Postlude #3: Personal Injury Filing

A View from the Pews

After multiple continuances, the next court date in this case is in September, 2022. The wheels of the courts turn slowly. The outcome may require a second edition to tell the end of this tragic story. If you are interested, you can follow the progress of future filings in the case by signing up on … Read more