* * * Yesterday, GRACE published an excellent article by Victor Vieth and linked to the Paul Washer video that I posted in yesterday's article (video is posted below in this article). GRACE is a non-profit organization made up of highly trained and experienced multi-disciplinary professionals who seek to educate and… Continue reading Learn and Discern: Government is Evil
Category: Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual Sounding Board: Sound Off
* * * He made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights. Psalm 18:33 * * * * * * I just watched this and experienced mixed emotions throughout this short video. I don't want… Continue reading Spiritual Sounding Board: Sound Off
How can God be real when Christians are more evil than the world?
* * * * * * I found a profound comment on this blog article, First Baptist Church Houston – “I saw your blog” The article was similar to my previous article discussing the failure of church leaders to deal appropriately with sex abuse cases. This has… Continue reading How can God be real when Christians are more evil than the world?
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
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
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
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
Spiritual Abuse: Jamie’s Story
* * * Jamie posted this comment on another post, but I was afraid that people might not see it and be able to respond. Do you have any words of comfort or advice to share with Jamie? You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Jamie’s Story
Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: When Did “Roles” Become a Primary Doctrinal Issue?
* * * One of the more troubling trends I see in Christiandom is making what I understand to be secondary issues as primary doctrinal issues. Sometimes church leaders will say certain issues are "gospel" issues, that the whole gospel message depends on adhering to whatever bandwagon said church leader is… Continue reading Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: When Did “Roles” Become a Primary Doctrinal Issue?
Challies Rails against Discernment Bloggers: Fear of Truth Exposed?
* * * Sometimes when I search for pictures, I simply type the first phrase that comes to me. Today's phrase: rubber meets the road and this is what popped up: * * * Yes, skid marks. I'm slamming on the brakes to discuss this. Tim Challies… Continue reading Challies Rails against Discernment Bloggers: Fear of Truth Exposed?
Love, New Life, and a New Easter Message
* * * March 3rd, just over a year ago, I posted about a stray and wandering kitty, Marbles, who found our home and adopted us. I discussed the parallels of being abandoned and trust issues with spiritual abuse. Just over a year later, Good Friday morning and Thursday night,… Continue reading Love, New Life, and a New Easter Message
Good Friday and Dangerous Traditions of Men
* * * My 22-yr old son and I went to a Good Friday service in which the choir performed, John Stainer's oratorio, "The Crucifixion: A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer." The congregants were invited to join in some songs, while other songs were sung by the choir only. In addition,… Continue reading Good Friday and Dangerous Traditions of Men
Partnering with Unbelievers = Unequally Yoked?
* * * While the comments on the recent Homeschooler's Anonymous article have pretty much subsided, e-mails have not stopped. For those who didn't follow the previous thread which now has over 400 comments, a commenter, "R.D.," whom we later found out was a retired pastor, challenged me on whether I, as a… Continue reading Partnering with Unbelievers = Unequally Yoked?
Spiritual Abuse: A Case Study
* * * Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 11:14 I was reading through the replies on the Homeschoolers Anonymous article - wow - there are so many responses, nearly 400 now. It turns out that I had skipped this one by Gary… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: A Case Study
Faith Tabernacle Church: A Pastor Speaks out about Spiritual Abuse
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The Culture of Abuse in Churches Similar to Sovereign Grace Ministries
* * * * * * * * * * He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does… Continue reading The Culture of Abuse in Churches Similar to Sovereign Grace Ministries
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