Feel free to play the YouTube video if you like for background music.My husband sent me an e-mail from work today after reading yesterday's blog post. He said it was pretty cool that our son drew a wolf in the picture of the church. I didn't remember seeing a wolf, so I asked my son… Continue reading Is There a Wolf in the Church?
Month: April 2012
Weapons of Battle
** Those of us who attended Beaverton Grace Bible Church certainly know how much the pastor admired and respected John MacArthur. I have heard first-hand from a pastor at Grace Community that Chuck O'Neal and others went to the Shepherd's Conference this year as they have gone many years past. I'd like to remind my… Continue reading Weapons of Battle
Children’s Church at Beaverton Grace Bible Church
* Â Â * Â Â * My children regularly attended children's church. Â Regretfully, my husband and I did not take note of what was being taught in children's church. Â We trusted everything was fine because we trusted the leadership. Â It was shocking to me when I discovered after 2 years and two months that… Continue reading Children’s Church at Beaverton Grace Bible Church
The No-Talk Rule is Not Allowed Here!
*** This mom's comment breaks my heart. I can relate with it so well. We as moms try to make sure our children are safe, are raised in a loving and nurturing environment. Having to acknowledge that we failed when we were doing our best is a tough pill to swallow. AnonymousApr 3, 2012 10:46… Continue reading The No-Talk Rule is Not Allowed Here!
Bottomless Pit
Disobedient Children and Meetings with the Pastor
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4 On our very first Sunday at the church, I recall being in the nursery with my baby. A sweet teenager was helping with childcare and she told me in a matter-of-fact way that she… Continue reading Disobedient Children and Meetings with the Pastor
Bloggers and Pastors
Modern day technology is amazing. Little did I know that by posting resources on my sidebar and reaching out to people found on the internet would yield comments and support from complete strangers. The intent of this blog is to provide information and support to those who have experienced any kind of spiritual abuse. … Continue reading Bloggers and Pastors
I Look to the Shepherd
We've had a busy week on the blog discussing how dictators abuse their authority over their people and comparing their characteristics with spiritual abusers. The last couple of days, we've read examples of the pastor recording private conversations without permission. In contrast, the Bible talks about how pastors are to be like shepherds. They do… Continue reading I Look to the Shepherd
Spiritual Sounding Board 