I've been thinking about the topic of counseling after reading the following comments: Just curious, does anyone know of any Bible passages that were used to establish the "evil" of getting counseling? Or was this another extra-Biblical add on AnonymousMay 9, 2012 4:25 PMI don't necessarily remember a specific scripture. Someone else might though. I think… Continue reading Counselors in the Church
Author: Julie Anne
Spiritual Abuse: Memories and Flashbacks
*** *** I want to touch on a controversial subject. What comes to mind when I mention the words: counselors or mental health? Many at BGBC don't want to touch that subject. Mental health professionals were talked down as if they were evil and would brainwash you. Even Biblical Christian counseling was not… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Memories and Flashbacks
Legalism: Do Not Expose Your Thighs!
* * * And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men. Matthew 15:9 My family didn’t have too many problems with modesty. Prior to coming to Beaverton Grace Bible Church, we didn’t have any “formal” teaching on modesty. It was a natural and seemingly obvious… Continue reading Legalism: Do Not Expose Your Thighs!
Note to Chuck O’Neal from Former Church Member
XXX This post was found in the comment section from Anonymous. How can one not feel the pain in this note? Chuck, Why don't you love people? 1 John says if you say you love God but don't love people you are lying and the Truth isn't in you. Don't you know you have… Continue reading Note to Chuck O’Neal from Former Church Member
Chuck O’Neal’s Original Complaints Against Julie Anne
*** Some may be interested in seeing what Chuck O'Neal calls "defamation" in his lawsuit against me and 4 others. Although the filed complaint is public, I took screen shots and blocked out my last name and left out the other defendants. These are the original complaints that were filed against me. Try to click… Continue reading Chuck O’Neal’s Original Complaints Against Julie Anne
Dare to Leave: One Family’s Tragic Account
* * * A couple of the earliest posts on this blog discussed how difficult it is to leave the church well. Meaning, it is nearly impossible to leave the church and remain in the local area without repercussions (church discipline, shunning, etc). Here are the links to those early posts: Leaving… Continue reading Dare to Leave: One Family’s Tragic Account
Still, My Soul Be Still
Still, Be Still My SoulA friend sent me this song. I listened. I wept. So beautiful, so soothing, sooooo what I needed to hear. I was talking on the phone with a former church member about music this week. We discussed how sometimes it's difficult to hear certain songs because there is an emotional attachment with… Continue reading Still, My Soul Be Still
Who is reading this?!
Stepped out my bedroom door and this is what greeted me at 6:30 AM!Yesterday we had 469 hits on the blog - 63 more than the previous all-time record! I don't get it. From a church that had maybe 100 people? If I leave a comment on someone's blog using my name and they… Continue reading Who is reading this?!
More Damage Control on BGBC Website?
* * * People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Proverbs 16:2 * * * I have been notified of even more updates at the Beaverton Grace Bible Church website which "coincidentally" occurred less than 2 days after the… Continue reading More Damage Control on BGBC Website?
Guest Poster: Twisting Scripture to Legitimize Lawsuit
* * * My readers continue to provide excellent dialogue on the topic of the defamation lawsuit and whether the Bible condones lawsuits among Christians. This one was worth a blog post. Thank you, Anonymous! To new readers: Chuck O'Neal and Beaverton Grace Bible Church filed a defamation lawsuit against… Continue reading Guest Poster: Twisting Scripture to Legitimize Lawsuit
Lawsuit Update: New Information!!
*** Earlier, I was notified that Chuck O'Neal/Beaverton Grace Bible Church amended the lawsuit on Friday. He added one more person to the lawsuit, so in total five people are being sued. Additionally, in his suit against me, he added a handful of quotes from my blog as "defamation". I would like to remind my… Continue reading Lawsuit Update: New Information!!
10,000 Reasons to Keep Singing
MeaghanMay 3, 2012 08:09 AM Do as I say, not as I do~screaming off the page~ While he posts sermons that are judgemental and hateful to the lost, it seems he demands blind following fro his herd. I have been hurt so deeply, both spiritually and emotionally by this man and his 'perceptions' over the… Continue reading 10,000 Reasons to Keep Singing
Damage Control – How Do I Look?
* * * I love the interaction on this blog in the comment section. There are some very insightful people reading this blog and time and again, they help steer the direction of the blog posts as it stirs something in my mind. (Hint: if you want me to cover a… Continue reading Damage Control – How Do I Look?
Manipulating Reviews Yet Again
* * * Look how fast the BGBC elves went to work. It was brought to my attention that a new review up at the DexKnows review site, but it was shoved down so far that you have to click on "See All Reviews" in order to see it. They appear… Continue reading Manipulating Reviews Yet Again
Jezebel
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jezabel-and-Ahab-Meeting-Elijah-in-Naboth-s-Vineyard.jpgTwo days in a row an Anonymous poster has left a one-word comment:"Jezebel"My first response was that I thought it would look better with the French ending: Jezebelle. Don't you think it looks better with the extra "le"? Must be the French in me.I spoke about the comment to a friend and we were trying… Continue reading Jezebel
Need new reading material? I can help.
We've had a record number of posts and comments today - 340 hits (my attorney said she contributed a few "hits" today, but even if you subtract 10 hits, it still broke a record). For such a small church, there certainly is interest. If you would like to read the 54-page document referencing some 70… Continue reading Need new reading material? I can help.
Evangelize When it Looks Good
Beaverton Grace Bible Church is a church with a very strong emphasis on evangelism. It is one of the primary reasons why my husband wanted to start attending. We had evangelism classes for two hours each Sunday at "Grace Bible Institute". Groups of people went out evangelizing on Friday nights to malls, canvassing neighborhoods, Portland… Continue reading Evangelize When it Looks Good
Guest Poster: The Whole Bible . . . really?
** I've copied two excellent comments from Friday's post here. Looking at the posting time, it's likely they are from the same anonymous commenter. My comments are in blue. Thank you, Anonymous, this is good stuff! Beaverton Grace Bible Church Motto: Our Motto is the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible! (Isa.… Continue reading Guest Poster: The Whole Bible . . . really?
Lawsuit Update!!
** I was notified by my (our) attorney that the motion has been filed with the court and is public. I guess anyone can get a copy. I'm not sure how one goes about that. It's a 54-page honkin' document. Whoa. I just got my copy. Check out how thick it is. 54-page motion Normally,… Continue reading Lawsuit Update!!
Baptism: Was It Genuine or for Show?
Baptism is an act of obedience in which a Believer publicly proclaims his faith and commitment to Christ. Being immersed in water symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, so in essence a Christian is saying that they died with Christ and will rise with Him again. It is a beautiful step in a… Continue reading Baptism: Was It Genuine or for Show?
Spiritual Sounding Board 