Given the timing of this article coming out after the Houston Chronicle's report on sex abuse within the SBC, I would hope that The Gospel Coalition would offer better advice for reporting criminal behavior by a pastor.
SSB Sunday Gathering – February 17, 2019
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Epiphany and Ordinary Time Until Lent, Year 1 and may be found here. Psalm 19 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – February 17, 2019
SBTS President Albert Mohler Apologizes for Supporting C.J. Mahaney
"I want to believe that this is a genuine wake-up call for all church leaders to get their collective acts together and take sex abuse and cover-ups seriously. I just wish it came spontaneously from the hearts of leaders - you know, humble leaders who care about the souls in their flock."
Harvest Bible Chapel’s Pastor James MacDonald is OUT; the Painful Personal Stories Left in the Wake
Well, he finally did enough damage that even his elders cannot cover this up. James MacDonald was caught saying despicable and cruel things on a recording which was aired by Chicago-area radio personality and former Harvest Bible Chapel congregant, "Mancow" Muller. on WLS/AM 890. And he was fired!
Seth Dunn Tweets that a Woman Pastor is Just as Bad as a Sex Offender Who is Hired as a Pastor
It is people like Seth, who refuse to take sex abuse of children seriously, why we have had very little positive change in how child sex abuse cases have been handled.
Houston Chronicle’s “Abuse of Faith” in the SBC – Article #1 of 3 – Resources for Additional Research
Readers new to "abuse survivor blogs" may not be aware, but there is a huge reservoir of research and resource material from abuse survivors, advocates, and activists that corroborates the "Abuse of Faith" series. This page compiles background resources to all the situations and stories covered in the first article of the "Abuse of Faith"… Continue reading Houston Chronicle’s “Abuse of Faith” in the SBC – Article #1 of 3 – Resources for Additional Research
SSB Sunday Gathering – February 10, 2019
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Epiphany and Ordinary Time Until Lent, Year 1 and may be found here. Psalm 34 I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – February 10, 2019
Book Review Series – “The Excellent Wife” by Martha Peace – Chapter 2: Carefully Placing Wives in a Box
Book Review Series, The Excellent Wife, Martha Peace, Complementarianism -by Kathi This is a book review series of The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews if you’d like to catch up. Chapter One **** Chapter Two - A Wife's Understanding of God: God's Protective Authority Peace… Continue reading Book Review Series – “The Excellent Wife” by Martha Peace – Chapter 2: Carefully Placing Wives in a Box
SSB Sunday Gathering – February 3, 2019
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Epiphany and Ordinary Time Until Lent, Year 1 and may be found here. Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – February 3, 2019
SSB Sunday Gathering – January 27, 2019
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Epiphany and Ordinary Time Until Lent, Year 1 and may be found here. Psalm 98 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – January 27, 2019
Book Review Series – “The Excellent Wife” by Martha Peace – Chapter 1: The Elusive Excellent Wife
She states her conversion was like "Taming of the Shrew," meaning she went from a disobedient wife to a submissive wife.
SSB Sunday Gathering – January 20, 2019
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Epiphany and Ordinary Time Until Lent, Year 1 and may be found here. Psalm 148 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him,… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – January 20, 2019
Classical Conversations #9: Bullying as Peer Pressure, and Could CC Compromise Homeschooling Laws in Canada?
"IngonitoToes" shares her experience and concerns when her family participated in her local Canadian Classical Conversations group. She brings up some important issues.
Spiritual Abuse: Stop Being so Bitter
Spiritual Abuse, ReputationJonathan Hollingsworth This is the fifth blog post referring to an article by Jonathan Hollingsworth, What Not to Say to Someone Who’s Been Hurt by the Church. The article resonated with a lot of people, so I thought it might be a good idea to discuss these unhelpful statements one by one here, and give… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Stop Being so Bitter
SSB Sunday Gathering – January 13, 2019
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Epiphany and Ordinary Time Until Lent, Year 1 and may be found here. Psalm 113 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, you his servants; praise the name of the Lord. Let… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – January 13, 2019
SSB Sunday Gathering – January 6, 2019
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Epiphany and Ordinary Time Until Lent, Year 1 and may be found here. Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – January 6, 2019
Lori Alexander Shares Thoughts on Verbal Abuse
"Verbal abuse needs to be taken as seriously as physical abuse. Just because you can't see the effects of verbal abuse doesn't mean that it's not as damaging."
John Piper Wants You to Marry the Bible This Year?!
John Piper never fails to leave people scratching their heads!
SSB Sunday Gathering – December 30, 2018
SSB Sunday Gathering - This is your place to gather and share in an open format.
SSB Sunday Gathering – December 23, 2018
SSB Sunday Gathering - December 23, 2018 Feel free to join the discussion. You can share your church struggles and concerns.
