* * * * * * In March 2013, Dr. Timothy Keller spoke at the Faith Angle Forum. I tried to find info on this event, but could only find cached websites. Here is an excerpt from the cached site describing Ethics and Public Policy Center's… Continue reading Tim Keller Doesn’t Want to Hear about it if You are Hospitalized, but not in a Small Group
Month: June 2013
Enough Already with the Modesty & Purity Hype
* * * The other day 18-yr old daughter posted this picture on my Facebook with the comment, "What I tell you every time." * * * * * * It cracked me up. But what was interesting to me was noticing the large amount of Facebook friends, also former homeschool kids, who were clicking… Continue reading Enough Already with the Modesty & Purity Hype
Learn and Discern: Government is Evil
* * * Yesterday, GRACE published an excellent article by Victor Vieth and linked to the Paul Washer video that I posted in yesterday's article (video is posted below in this article). GRACE is a non-profit organization made up of highly trained and experienced multi-disciplinary professionals who seek to educate and… Continue reading Learn and Discern: Government is Evil
Learn to Discern: Persecution or Hype or Agenda?
* * * I had a whole post typed up here and then decided to delete it all. Rather than talk about my thoughts about this video, I'd like to read yours. It's pretty obvious from the title of this article that I have some issues. I think this is important… Continue reading Learn to Discern: Persecution or Hype or Agenda?
Spiritual Sounding Board: Sound Off
* * * He made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights. Psalm 18:33 * * * * * * I just watched this and experienced mixed emotions throughout this short video. I don't want… Continue reading Spiritual Sounding Board: Sound Off
Church Job Description: Vision Casting?
* * * Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you, filling you with vain hopes. They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord. Jeremiah 23:16 * * * Covenant Life Church (CLC) in… Continue reading Church Job Description: Vision Casting?
Voddie Baucham: Prescription for Spanking and the Shy Child
* * * One of the traps that we got ourselves caught in was looking to religious leaders for guidance on how to raise our children. It's ok to seek guidance, but we didn't always check what we learned with scripture. We read a lot of books and went to parenting… Continue reading Voddie Baucham: Prescription for Spanking and the Shy Child
Knock Knock on Father’s Day
Father's Day is always a difficult day for me. A friend posted this on her Facebook wall and it is appropriate for us who have been let down by our fathers (or mothers). I'm so thankful for key men in my life who have acted like father to me when my fathers were incapable… Continue reading Knock Knock on Father’s Day
Adult Children Shunned by Homeschool Parents: Selah’s Story
* * * We recently discussed the challenges that some former homeschool students face when they leave their home. This story is quite different from the last story, but it, too, deals with painful and strained relationships with fundamental Christian parents who were influenced by the subculture of the Homeschool Movement.… Continue reading Adult Children Shunned by Homeschool Parents: Selah’s Story
SBC Developments: Brave Action, Not Vague Resolutions, Stops Crimes against Kids
* * * There has been positive development with regard to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and a sex abuse resolution proposed by pastor and blogger, Peter Lumpkins. The following video shows Peter Lumpkins presenting the resolution to SBC President Fred Luter. * * * Peter Lumpkins… Continue reading SBC Developments: Brave Action, Not Vague Resolutions, Stops Crimes against Kids
Christian Homeschool Dad Takes on LGBT Former Homeschooler
* * * It's not always easy growing up in a Christian fundamentalist homeschool environment. I have been seeing an increasing number of homeschool graduates "coming out" in more ways than one. As a Christian homeschooling mom of over 20 years, we didn't think about our own kids coming out sexually.… Continue reading Christian Homeschool Dad Takes on LGBT Former Homeschooler
How can God be real when Christians are more evil than the world?
* * * * * * I found a profound comment on this blog article, First Baptist Church Houston – “I saw your blog” The article was similar to my previous article discussing the failure of church leaders to deal appropriately with sex abuse cases. This has… Continue reading How can God be real when Christians are more evil than the world?
The Southern Baptist Convention and Sex Abuse of Children Within
* * * Amy Smith, Houston SNAP (Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests) director, who blogs at Watch Keep released a very important article today regarding the cover-up of abuse in the Southern Baptist Churches. The article follows in its entirety between the sets of asterisks. Additional information follows below the article. *… Continue reading The Southern Baptist Convention and Sex Abuse of Children Within
Statement from T4G: Mohler, Dever, Duncan in Support of C.J. Mahaney Was Altered!
* * * Today I was disappointed to discover that the public statement released by highly respected Christian leaders, Albert Mohler, Mark Dever, and Ligon Duncan in support of their friend, C.J. Mahaney, was altered. The original statement which was posted on Facebook is not the same statement currently posted on… Continue reading Statement from T4G: Mohler, Dever, Duncan in Support of C.J. Mahaney Was Altered!
Mark Dever and CJ Mahaney Lovefest Continues: Shocking on So Many Levels
* * * Mark Dever Praises Embattled CJ Mahaney - YouTube Mark Dever and other leaders came to Louisville, Kentucky last weekend to preach at C.J. Mahaney's church. Mark Dever roasted the man who wrote the book on humility, C.J. Mahaney. I transcribed a few sentences here: "What a joy this… Continue reading Mark Dever and CJ Mahaney Lovefest Continues: Shocking on So Many Levels
Indoctrinating Your Children with Doctrine
* * * Someone sent me a link to this book for children. The book was just recently published - just over a month ago - April 2013. Here is the book description from Amazon: Come along on a journey with Mitchell, as he recalls his nightmare for his mother. Mitchell… Continue reading Indoctrinating Your Children with Doctrine
Spiritual Sounding Board 