SSB Sunday Gathering

SSB Gathering – July 9, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 11: 1 - 18 The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him and said, "You… Continue reading SSB Gathering – July 9, 2017

Book Review Series, Christian Marriage, Complementarianism, Doctrine as Idol, Domestic Violence, Extra-Biblical Nonsense, Gender Roles, Lori Alexander, Spiritual Abuse, The Transformed Wife

Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Shhhh…Be Very, Very Quiet, Part 2

The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Submission -by Kathi This is a book review series of The Power of a Transformed Wife by Lori Alexander. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews if you'd like to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1   Chapter 2   Chapter 3   Chapter… Continue reading Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Shhhh…Be Very, Very Quiet, Part 2

SSB Sunday Gathering

SSB Gathering – July 2, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 10: 24 - 48 The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went along. The following day he arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his… Continue reading SSB Gathering – July 2, 2017

Book Review Series, Christian Marriage, Complementarianism, Doctrine as Idol, Extra-Biblical Nonsense, Gender Roles, Lori Alexander, Marriage, The Transformed Wife

Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Shhhh…Be Very, Very Quiet

The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Submission -by Kathi This is a book review series of The Power of a Transformed Wife by Lori Alexander. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1   Chapter 2   Chapter 3   Chapter 4   Chapter 5 … Continue reading Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Shhhh…Be Very, Very Quiet

SSB Sunday Gathering

SSB Gathering – June 25, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 10: 9 - 23 About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while… Continue reading SSB Gathering – June 25, 2017

ABUSE & VIOLENCE IN THE CHURCH

SSB Gathering – June 18, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 9: 32 - 10: 7 As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. "Aeneas," Peter… Continue reading SSB Gathering – June 18, 2017

Book Review Series, Christian Marriage, Complementarianism, Doctrine as Idol, Gender Roles, Lori Alexander, Marriage, The Transformed Wife

Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Wives Give Sex. All the Time.

The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Sex in Marriage, Submission -by Kathi This is a book review series of The Power of a Transformed Wife by Lori Alexander. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1   Chapter 2   Chapter 3   Chapter… Continue reading Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Wives Give Sex. All the Time.

ABUSE & VIOLENCE IN THE CHURCH

SSB Gathering – June 11, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 9: 19 - 31 Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. All those who heard him were astonished and… Continue reading SSB Gathering – June 11, 2017

Doctrine as Idol, Domestic Violence, Lori Alexander, Mental Health and the Church, Spiritual Abuse, Suicide, Women and the Church

The Dangerous Teachings of Lori Alexander of The Transformed Wife

Lori Alexander, Depression, Suicide -by Julie Anne and Kathi Lori Alexander runs a blog and Facebook page called The Transformed Wife. Her Facebook page has over 21,000 followers! She models her ministry using the Titus 2 idea of older women teaching younger women. After 23 years of a difficult marriage, she claims her marriage improved after she… Continue reading The Dangerous Teachings of Lori Alexander of The Transformed Wife

SSB Sunday Gathering

SSB Gathering – June 4, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 9: 1 - 19 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found… Continue reading SSB Gathering – June 4, 2017

Domestic Violence, Lori Alexander, Mental Health and the Church, Spiritual Abuse, Suicide

Lori Alexander’s Damaging Advice Regarding Depression

Lori Alexander, Depression, Counseling -by Kathi Lori Alexander recently posted a YouTube video on her channel titled, "Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself." ***   I have to ask this first: Why are people still making videos of themselves in their cars? I guess Lori was driving somewhere, had an inspirational moment about self-pity, and just… Continue reading Lori Alexander’s Damaging Advice Regarding Depression

SSB Sunday Gathering

SSB Gathering – May 28, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 8: 26 - 40 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road - the desert road - that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." So he started out, and on his… Continue reading SSB Gathering – May 28, 2017

Book Review Series, Christian Marriage, Complementarianism, Doctrine as Idol, Gender Roles, Lori Alexander, Marriage, The Transformed Wife

Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Don’t Argue. It’s That Easy.

The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Marriage, Submission -by Kathi This is a book review series of The Power of a Transformed Wife by Lori Alexander. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1   Chapter 2   Chapter 3   Chapter 4   Chapter… Continue reading Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Don’t Argue. It’s That Easy.

SSB Sunday Gathering

SSB Gathering – May 21, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 8: 1 - 25 On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him.… Continue reading SSB Gathering – May 21, 2017

Book Review Series, Christian Marriage, Complementarianism, Doctrine as Idol, Gender Roles, Lori Alexander, Marriage, The Transformed Wife

Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Lori’s All About Submission and Ken’s All About Control

The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Control, Submission -by Kathi This is a book review series of The Power of a Transformed Wife by Lori Alexander. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1   Chapter 2   Chapter 3   Chapter 4 ****… Continue reading Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Lori’s All About Submission and Ken’s All About Control

Guest Post, SSB Sunday Gathering

SSB Gathering – May 14, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.… Continue reading SSB Gathering – May 14, 2017

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Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Lori Has a Habit of Contradicting Herself

The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Control, Submission -by Kathi This is a book review series of The Power of a Transformed Wife by Lori Alexander. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1   Chapter 2   Chapter 3 **** **** Chapter… Continue reading Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Lori Has a Habit of Contradicting Herself

SSB Sunday Gathering

SSB Gathering – May 7, 2017

Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 7: 39 - 60 (Stephen is speaking) "But our fathers refused to obey him (Moses). Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt. They told Aaron, 'Make us gods who will go before… Continue reading SSB Gathering – May 7, 2017

Christian Marriage, Complementarianism, Domestic Violence, Egalitarianism, Feminist Agenda, Gender Roles, God's Design for the Family, Lori Alexander, Marriage, Spiritual Abuse

How Lori Alexander’s Teaching May Keep Women in Abusive Relationships

Lori Alexander, Emotional Abuse, Headship, Submission -by Kathi I've been reading Lori Alexander's blogs for quite a while now. Just when I think her writing is the same old boring rhetoric she always blathers on about, she ups her game. Her recent post, "How Not to Get Married" is one that actually should be titled,… Continue reading How Lori Alexander’s Teaching May Keep Women in Abusive Relationships

Biblical Manhood, Complementarianism, Desiring God, Egalitarianism, Extra-Biblical Nonsense, Gender Roles, John Piper, Uncategorized

John Piper on Complementarianism: A Hill to Die On

John Piper, Desiring God, Complementarianism, Egalitarianism, Gender Roles -by Kathi Desiring God recently posted an episode of Ask Pastor John titled, "Is Male Headship a Lost Cause?" The question posed to John Piper comes from a seminary student in the United Kingdom who is discouraged to see more churches in his country move toward egalitarianism.… Continue reading John Piper on Complementarianism: A Hill to Die On