John 15:12-15 “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know… Continue reading Beauty from Ashes after the Lawsuit
Author: Julie Anne
Polish-a-Shaft Pastor Signs Plea Deal for Sex with Minor
Remember the former "polish-a-shaft" pastor, Jack Schaap of 15,000-member mega-church Hammond First Baptist Church in Indiana I discussed here: Too Crazy for Words? Just in case you missed the video the first time around, I dare you to watch it. Do you suppose anyone in the church could have imagined that this dude had some… Continue reading Polish-a-Shaft Pastor Signs Plea Deal for Sex with Minor
Single Women in the Church: Valued or Not?
Earlier when I posted about Patriarchal Movement in churches, I received an e-mail from Jennifer who shared her personal story with me. I have learned so much from my readers. When Jennifer shared her story with me, I was saddened and shocked that we, the church, have failed Jennifer and women like her.What can… Continue reading Single Women in the Church: Valued or Not?
Beware of the Lone Pastor
One glaring red flag we missed in our abusive church situation was the fact that our pastor seemed to have no real relationships with pastors in the local area. He knew pastors, but I do not recall him saying he respected any of them. How could a pastor in his first pastorate have no need… Continue reading Beware of the Lone Pastor
Julie Anne’s Experience at High School Summer Camp
This is a brief diversion, but something I've been wanting to share for a while. You may remember the last week of July when we found out we won the court case, I was at a high school summer camp serving as a counselor. I wanted to share a little bit about that remarkable experience.… Continue reading Julie Anne’s Experience at High School Summer Camp
Mike Pearl and Women in the Church
In the last post, I mentioned Mike Pearl of No Greater Joy Ministries. Mike and Debi Pearl are quite popular in the homeschool movement. Years ago, they published a book called "To Train up a Child". They practically gave it away, the price was so low. It was actually a pretty smart marketing tool because… Continue reading Mike Pearl and Women in the Church
The Patriarchal Movement: Who Owns Your Faith?
* * * I listened to Wade Burleson's eChurch at Wartburg Watch yesterday and was blown away by his sermon based on two verses of the Bible that he wrestled with. Hebrews 11:11-12: By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful… Continue reading The Patriarchal Movement: Who Owns Your Faith?
A Pastor Speaks Out: The Church and Abused Women
The church, domestic violence, women, pastors, spousal abuse A couple days ago, I was informed about a note a pastor had written to another pastor regarding spiritual abuse. This spiritual abuse is specifically regarding women and how their role as women is regarded in the church - or perhaps I should… Continue reading A Pastor Speaks Out: The Church and Abused Women
Edwin Young and Touch Not Mine Anointed $1,000 Challenge
It may seem that I am picking on Faith Tabernacle and Edwin/Jordan Young. It is true that their names are in the media spotlight lately, but they represent a lot of what is going on in churches. I'm attempting to highlight the spiritual abuse patterns that are showing up in churches all over. In order… Continue reading Edwin Young and Touch Not Mine Anointed $1,000 Challenge
Dr. Mo Saleh Sues Former Patient for Negative Review
I simply must take a diversion from spiritual abuse topics to share this news story from my hometown area. You will also see clips from our story in this video as they referred to our defamation case: Brief summary: Spencer Bailey did not care for the dental service provided Dr. Mo Saleh and left a… Continue reading Dr. Mo Saleh Sues Former Patient for Negative Review
Jordan Young Arrested Yet Again and Faith Tabernacle Pastors
There have been two posts here (Buh-Bye Pastor Edwin Young and How Did Pastor Edwin Young Treat Women?) about Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Junction City, Kansas, regarding the senior pastor, Edwin Young, who abruptly resigned recently and also his son, Jordan Young, who has been charged with all sorts of sexual abuse crimes against children. Uncovering… Continue reading Jordan Young Arrested Yet Again and Faith Tabernacle Pastors
Getting out of the Funk
Discussing and thinking about spiritual abuse is heavy. This wonderful video got me out of the funk this morning. My youngest boys loved it. It's only 45 seconds of pure sweetness and well worth the time investment. Enjoy!
Spiritual Abuse: Friends Left Behind and Moving Forward
There were people who warned me that my former church was not a healthy place. They were concerned by what they heard when they listened to recorded sermons. They were alarmed when they visited the church. One friend had gone to a high school graduation ceremony for a few homeschool graduates. The pastor spoke and… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Friends Left Behind and Moving Forward
Warning Issued for Eagle Heights Community Church Members
**Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.(Ephesians 5:11 ESV) I recently posted two articles by Eric and Raymond Ernst. Here is Eric's story: Personal Story of Spiritual Abuse by Eric . Raymond told his heart-wrenching story of the break up of his precious marriage. In that story, he chose… Continue reading Warning Issued for Eagle Heights Community Church Members
Down to the River to Pray
JA dangling her feet from the boat dock near home. I went for a walk with two of my boys by the river near our home and this song came to mind. I don't know why I haven't done devotions by the river. The path to the river is only two short blocks away from… Continue reading Down to the River to Pray
Who Will Pay for the Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Members?
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.(Proverbs 25:28 ESV)My attorney sent me a copy of the court documents submitted for fees. I expected the fees to be a little higher, but they are still a big chunk of change.Here is the top portion of the document:Many people have… Continue reading Who Will Pay for the Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Members?
The Working Sheepdog in Training
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.(Psalm 23:1-3 ESV)One of the most rewarding benefits of having a blog is the interaction with readers behind… Continue reading The Working Sheepdog in Training
Pastors Who Plagiarize
“You shall not steal." Exodus 20:15 Plagiarism is defined in dictionaries as the "wrongful appropriation," "close imitation," or "purloining and publication" of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions," and the representation of them as one's own original work,[1][2] but the notion remains problematic with nebulous boundaries.I woke up early this morning thinking about the comments yesterday regarding pastors who… Continue reading Pastors Who Plagiarize
I Like the Red Sox and I Like Your Hat
"If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but… Continue reading I Like the Red Sox and I Like Your Hat
How Did Pastor Edwin Young Treat Women?
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. Proverbs 31:10Ok ladies and gentlemen, I found another video at SpiritualAbuse.org. It was very difficult to listen to the first videos I posted earlier. Here is another recording from Pastor Edwin Young abruptly resigned from Faith Tabernacle in Junction City, Kansas a short… Continue reading How Did Pastor Edwin Young Treat Women?
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