*** Voddie Baucham leads his Facebook readers to an unproven incest story between grandmother and grandson and blames the Homosexual Agenda *** Watch your Christian leaders, folks. Sometimes their own agendas are so strong that they don't use their own critical thinking skills and lead their followers down a path of untruths and speculations. Voddie Baucham posted a story on… Continue reading Voddie Baucham Posts an Unverified Incest Story on Facebook and Implicates the Homosexual Agenda
Category: Crazy Things Church Leaders Say & Do
Invitations and Altar Calls: Is it Manipulation or Evangelism?
*** What is going on when a pastor gives an altar call or invitation? Is this appropriate? Is it manipulation? When I was a kid, at church there was a weekly altar call with the hymn, "Just As I Am" playing and we knew that if God was working on someone's heart, they'd get out of… Continue reading Invitations and Altar Calls: Is it Manipulation or Evangelism?
Pat Robertson: Getting a Tattoo is Heathen Practice, Even If Your Tattoo Depicts Jesus Christ
Pat Robertson has flapped his tongue with nonsense again, this time about tattoos. A false teacher gives extra-biblical teachings. Do not dismiss these as simply foolish words, they are wrong and can be harmful to blind followers. I get really annoyed when people in a position of Christian leadership or expertise utter nonsense from their mouths, throw… Continue reading Pat Robertson: Getting a Tattoo is Heathen Practice, Even If Your Tattoo Depicts Jesus Christ
Sovereign Grace Ministries Sex Abuse Lawsuit and Tullian Tchividjian
Update on the Sovereign Grace Ministries sex abuse court case and Tullian Tchividjian's clarification of his related statements concerning his “breakup” with The Gospel Coalition. After recently posting this article in which I expressed concern that Tullian Tchividjian failed to make any mention of the SGM sex abuse survivors in his apology, An Open Letter… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Ministries Sex Abuse Lawsuit and Tullian Tchividjian
Godly sex is not for enjoyment, but for having children! Orgasms are demonic? What’s next in Christiandom?
*** Christiandom seems to be making a mess out of something beautiful God intended for married couples to enjoy. Sex is only for procreation? Orgasms are demonic? *** There's a whole book in the Bible that seems to describe a mutually pleasurable experience of sex between husband and wife: ** As the apple tree among… Continue reading Godly sex is not for enjoyment, but for having children! Orgasms are demonic? What’s next in Christiandom?
Kevin Swanson Continues a Year Later with Same Womb Tomb Rhetoric
* * * Popular homeschool leader Pastor Kevin Swanson continues to give unsubstantiated claims about birth control pills being "womb tombs" despite apologizing for misunderstanding in the media storm he created last year. * * * Last year, Kevin Swanson created quite the media firestorm with his… Continue reading Kevin Swanson Continues a Year Later with Same Womb Tomb Rhetoric
Harvest Bible Chapel Files Complaint Against Blogger Paul Dohse, Resulting in Loss of YouTube Privileges
* * * In a concerted attempt to control others, someone from Harvest Bible Chapel (HBC) filed official complaint with YouTube against blogger Paul Dohse's YouTube account, resulting in blogger's loss of YouTube privileges. * * * * * * I received an… Continue reading Harvest Bible Chapel Files Complaint Against Blogger Paul Dohse, Resulting in Loss of YouTube Privileges
What Does a Sheikh and a Homeschool Leader and Pastor Have in Common?
* * * * * * Just how close is the homeschool fundamental version of Patriarchy to Islam? I think it's pretty darn close. Check this out. Remember this from Christian Homeschool Leader and Pastor Kevin Swanson? * * * * … Continue reading What Does a Sheikh and a Homeschool Leader and Pastor Have in Common?
Pastor Chuck O’Neal Tries to Save His Reputation by Using Twitter and His BFFs
* * * I don't have time to put together a "real" post today, so this is just off the top of my head. I'll come back in later and add links and add a picture later, I'm in a hurry. The Twitter battle has been raging with Chuck O'Neal upon… Continue reading Pastor Chuck O’Neal Tries to Save His Reputation by Using Twitter and His BFFs
Beaverton Grace Bible Church and Pastor Chuck O’Neal – A Year after They Lost the Defamation Lawsuit
* * * But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blpasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a… Continue reading Beaverton Grace Bible Church and Pastor Chuck O’Neal – A Year after They Lost the Defamation Lawsuit
Should We Speak out about Our Spiritually Abusive Church?
* * * This comment came in on an earlier thread and there are so many answers. Because I spoke out against my former church, one of the most common questions in e-mails I get is: "should I speak out about our abuse to current members?" Here it is again:… Continue reading Should We Speak out about Our Spiritually Abusive Church?
Christian Parenting: Training Your Child’s Gender Identity
* * * Twenty-four years ago, when I was pregnant with our second baby, we found out we were having a boy. When my mom heard the news, she found a doll to purchase for our first child, Hannah. She thought it would be good for Hannah to have her own… Continue reading Christian Parenting: Training Your Child’s Gender Identity
Mark Dever and CJ Mahaney Lovefest Continues: Shocking on So Many Levels
* * * Mark Dever Praises Embattled CJ Mahaney - YouTube Mark Dever and other leaders came to Louisville, Kentucky last weekend to preach at C.J. Mahaney's church. Mark Dever roasted the man who wrote the book on humility, C.J. Mahaney. I transcribed a few sentences here: "What a joy this… Continue reading Mark Dever and CJ Mahaney Lovefest Continues: Shocking on So Many Levels
Just like that: T4G Statement of Support for Mahaney is Removed!!
* * * UPDATE AT BOTTOM OF POST!!**** This morning, I started to add a new comment to the Together for the Gospel statement released on Facebook yesterday and noticed the comment number decreasing. When I refreshed the screen, the whole thing was GONE! Zilch, Nada! I'd love to be a… Continue reading Just like that: T4G Statement of Support for Mahaney is Removed!!
Driscoll’s Church Offers Lead Pastor Residency Program – Hurry! Expires Soon!
* * * I owe you an apology, my dear readers. A friend e-mailed this to me and I had meant to get it posted earlier, but the deadline is nearly here. This will be short and sweet. I don't want anybody (men, that is) to miss out. Look what… Continue reading Driscoll’s Church Offers Lead Pastor Residency Program – Hurry! Expires Soon!
John Piper’s Tweet During Devastating Twister Aftermath
* * * So, I'm minding my own business catching up on the latest Twitter news and it is filled with tweets about the devastating aftermath of the Twister in Oklahoma that as of this posting has 20 confirmed deaths and 145 people hospitalized. People are still being pulled from the… Continue reading John Piper’s Tweet During Devastating Twister Aftermath
CBMW, John Piper, Women Drill Sergeants, and Biblical Roles
* * * This week we've discussed a bit about biblical "roles" as seen by complementarians and egalitarians and trying to make sense of it all. A big problem I seen in pushing any agenda is pushing it so far that it really sounds like a bunch of nonsense. And… Continue reading CBMW, John Piper, Women Drill Sergeants, and Biblical Roles
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?
Pastor Rod Parsley Rides Zip-line During Church Circus, oops, Service
* * * * * * Clown, oops, Pastor Rod Parsley is pastor of World Harvest Church which serves more than 12,000 each week. * * * * * * Is it me, or does the church kind of… Continue reading Pastor Rod Parsley Rides Zip-line During Church Circus, oops, Service
#WhoWouldJesusSue History, Results, and What Now with Calvary Chapel Lawsuit
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Last week has been a whirlwind of activity. After spending five days in Vegas with my daughter for a volleyball tournament, we returned home Tuesday as a team was working very hard behind the… Continue reading #WhoWouldJesusSue History, Results, and What Now with Calvary Chapel Lawsuit
Spiritual Sounding Board 