* * * 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!!
Category: ABUSERS & THEIR TACTICS
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
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
Evangelical Church is Weak and Womanly
"* * * Pulpit Highlights - Phil Johnson from Grace Community Church on Vimeo. In an earlier discussion on street evangelists (Is it Love or Not? Street Evangelists Defend Their Method), reader David posted the above video in the comments section. It's just over two minutes long. Phil is a great speaker… Continue reading Evangelical Church is Weak and Womanly
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
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?
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
Church Disputes: Calvary Chapel Boise Pastor Bob Caldwell Sets Good Example
* * * There are a lot of sad church stories that come my way. Many times we discuss really difficult situations and happy endings cannot be found. Although this next story is not over, it is headed in a completely different direction than it was earlier. My friend and fellow… Continue reading Church Disputes: Calvary Chapel Boise Pastor Bob Caldwell Sets Good Example
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
Faith Tabernacle Church: A Pastor Speaks out about Spiritual Abuse
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *… Continue reading Faith Tabernacle Church: A Pastor Speaks out about Spiritual Abuse
Abuse in Church: Do church leaders really care? Show me the action!
# # # A while back I noticed hits on my blog from a site called SharperIron. Fred Butler (Fred and I have some history here - he has issues with Spiritual Abuse Survivor blogs) was posting on the SharperIron site about my case, sharing misinformation about my lawsuit, so I… Continue reading Abuse in Church: Do church leaders really care? Show me the action!
In Honor of Alex and Tim: Time for a Little Party & Celebration
# # # Although Alex and Tim's case is not completely over, it's looking very positive for a complete WIN. We definitely know from the court ruling that Pastor Bob Grenier is deemed as a Limited Purpose Public Figure and that speaking about him publicly is protected speech. That is… Continue reading In Honor of Alex and Tim: Time for a Little Party & Celebration
New Calvinist Procedure For Controlling Parishioners
Paul Dohse of Paul's Passing Thoughts has worked up this great flowchart depicting how many hyper-authoritarian churches control their sheep. I think many spiritual abuse survivors will be able to identify practices shown on the chart. This is excellent!
Beware of False Prophets: By Their Fruits You Will Know Them
* * * * * “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so,… Continue reading Beware of False Prophets: By Their Fruits You Will Know Them
Calvary Chapel Visalia Personal Story: Tina’s Story
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Calvary Chapel is a "franchise" of churches with over 1,500 churches founded by Pastor Chuck Smith. There is no hierarchy structure in place to hold pastors accountable if they behave like bullies or abuse their authority.… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Personal Story: Tina’s Story
#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
#WHOWOULDJESUSSUE: A CALL TO ACTION
******************** CALL TO ACTION: Bringing Awareness to Pastor Bob Grenier’s Lawsuit Against His Son The following is a call to action. It details a very specific plan to bring awareness to the Calvary Chapel pastor Bob Grenier’s lawsuit against his son. This awareness will be created through a social media blitz. This blitz will begin on… Continue reading #WHOWOULDJESUSSUE: A CALL TO ACTION
Spiritual Sounding Board 