* * * Someone sent me a link to this book for children. The book was just recently published - just over a month ago - April 2013. Here is the book description from Amazon: Come along on a journey with Mitchell, as he recalls his nightmare for his mother. Mitchell… Continue reading Indoctrinating Your Children with Doctrine
Category: ABUSE & VIOLENCE IN THE CHURCH
TGC & T4G: It’s Not about the Nail, it’s about the SGM Survivors!
* * * * * * Have you seen this video? I liked it enough that I posted it on my blog's Facebook page. The person who recommended it, Denny Burk, is one who has publicly given his support to C.J. Mahaney. Just a bit ago,… Continue reading TGC & T4G: It’s Not about the Nail, it’s about the SGM Survivors!
Discernment: You, Some Woman, or Phil Johnson?
* * * I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. Abraham Lincoln Today I read a comment on a blog that absolutely floored me. Early on in my lawsuit case, I contacted a couple of pastors from a well-known church. As I tried… Continue reading Discernment: You, Some Woman, or Phil Johnson?
Mohler, Dever, and Duncan break their silence and release statement in support of C.J. Mahaney
* * * * * * Notice the date of that tweet? October 17, 2012 right about the time the lawsuit came out. After all of this silence, they now speak. I am issuing a trigger alert. This may produce strong negative emotional or physical responses. *… Continue reading Mohler, Dever, and Duncan break their silence and release statement in support of C.J. Mahaney
The Legal “Perfect Storm” for Enabling Sex Abuse
* * * First things first - I have seen several news reports wrongly report that Judge Burrell recently dismissed the Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM) lawsuit. That is not true. I contacted Attorney Susan Burke to make sure I was understanding it correctly and asked if she could send me a… Continue reading The Legal “Perfect Storm” for Enabling Sex Abuse
Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit Whirlwind Recap
* * * This Sovereign Grace Ministries lawsuit has been said to be the largest of its kind in evangelical churches in the last century. People need to be paying attention. The lawsuit came as a result of people sharing their stories on survivor blogs, eventually connecting, and taking action… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit Whirlwind Recap
Court’s Ruling on Sovereign Grace Ministries Alleged Sex Abuse Cover-Up Lawsuit
* * * I just found this report. I am heartbroken. What a huge disappointment to the plaintiffs. I took some notes from the video: Greta Kreuz reported that Judge Sharon Burrell "pretty much dismissed the entire lawsuit. They did not sue in time." "The judge agreed, though, with the attorneys representing… Continue reading Court’s Ruling on Sovereign Grace Ministries Alleged Sex Abuse Cover-Up Lawsuit
First Television Interview from Two Survivors/Plaintiffs of Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit
* * * This report was just released. It was reported that victims are still coming forward and criminal investigations are currently taking place. Renee, Pam, and Dara, you did a great job in this interview. Your message was so clear. Big hugs to you, ladies. Thank you, thank you, for… Continue reading First Television Interview from Two Survivors/Plaintiffs of Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit
Being Married to a Pedophile: A Wife Speaks Out and Offers Hope to Other Wives of Pedophiles
* * * Letter from the wife of a pedophile explaining why she stayed and how she finally got out. Encouragement for other wives of child molesters. * * * Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself,… Continue reading Being Married to a Pedophile: A Wife Speaks Out and Offers Hope to Other Wives of Pedophiles
Second Amended Complaint against Sovereign Grace Ministries Filed Today
* * * * * * I received a copy of the second complaint against Sovereign Grace Ministries earlier today. We have been expecting this second amended complaint for some time now. As if the original complaint was not bad enough, this new complaint is beyond what… Continue reading Second Amended Complaint against Sovereign Grace Ministries Filed Today
Motherhood and Failure
* * * I read a really good article this morning and it is timely for Mother's Day tomorrow. Are Women Really Saved through Childbearing? During the anguished time when a woman from my church was trying to conceive, she asked for prayer from a Christian coworker. "She flat out… Continue reading Motherhood and Failure
Held Captive No More: Journey to Freedom
* * * “These individuals need the opportunity to heal and connect back into the world. This isn’t who they are. It is only what happened to them. The human spirit is incredibly resilient. More than ever this reaffirms we should never give up hope.” ~Jaycee Dugard * * … Continue reading Held Captive No More: Journey to Freedom
Doctrine as “God”: C.J. Mahaney and Apathy of Celebrity Peers
* * * I've been wrong. I've had the wrong focus. For me, the Sovereign Grace Ministries fiasco has always been about the sex abuse victims, the spiritual abuse, the women whose voices were silenced, the cover-up of pedophiles, the forced reconciliations, failure to notify authorities (civil, that is), etc. You… Continue reading Doctrine as “God”: C.J. Mahaney and Apathy of Celebrity Peers
A Note of Gratitude and Support for Plaintiffs of SGM Lawsuit
* * * Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT It's been a while since I have posted about the class action lawsuit involving pastors,… Continue reading A Note of Gratitude and Support for Plaintiffs of SGM Lawsuit
What is Real Christian Love? Is This it?
* * * There was such great discussion in the last article, My Twitter Conversation with a Pastor about Doctrine and Truth. Thanks to all who participated. The comments continue to come in. In the comments of that post, I mentioned how those who evangelize (ie, door-to-door or street evangelism) sometimes say the… Continue reading What is Real Christian Love? Is This it?
My Twitter Conversation with a Pastor about Doctrine and Truth
* * * On Sunday, I was at my daughter's volleyball tournament and in between games, I was "twittering" with a guy. At the time, I didn't know who he was, nor that he was a pastor, I was merely looking at his tweets and responding. Don't all moms tweet with… Continue reading My Twitter Conversation with a Pastor about Doctrine and Truth
Spiritual Abuse: Faith Healing and Parallels
* * * By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 This next story is sad. It reminded me of the many deaths attributed to "faith healing" at the Followers of Christ church near my former town in Oregon. … Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Faith Healing and Parallels
Compassion with Shoes On
I read a beautiful article by Tony Roos on compassion this morning and saw this phrase which intrigued me: If you do a search on the compassion of Christ you see each time that word is used for him it is coupled with an action that he gives to alleviate the suffering the he encounters.… Continue reading Compassion with Shoes On
How do Churches Handle Difficult Mental Health Cases, Biblical Counseling, and the Law?
* * * A friend sent me a tragic story this morning. It is an older story from 1979 involving John MacArthur's church, Grace Community Church, and a young man, Kenneth Nally, who at the age of 24 shot himself and died. He suffered from depression and sought counsel… Continue reading How do Churches Handle Difficult Mental Health Cases, Biblical Counseling, and the Law?
Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit Ruling
* * * * * * Be sure to read new update: April 9 2013 below. * * * Today was the ruling in the lawsuit between Calvary Chapel Visalia Bob Grenier and his wife Gayle Grenier vs Alex Grenier and Tim Taylor. Today's notice is a setback in the case. I… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit Ruling
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