* * * 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!!
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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
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
Who gets to decide what is “real” love?
* * * We've had great ongoing discussion on Doctrine as “God”: C.J. Mahaney and Apathy of Celebrity Peers. I'm right in the middle of a new post, but it's taking a bit more time. When I just saw Wesley post this comment, he asks such an important question because this seems to… Continue reading Who gets to decide what is “real” love?
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
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?
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?
CBMW: Christian Feminists, Complementarians, and Are Men Protecting Their Position of Privilege?
* * * * * * Last year when I started blogging and connecting with other blogs/bloggers, there were two big words that meant nothing to me: complementarian and egalitarian. In fact, at first the words just plain annoyed me and I didn't bother to look… Continue reading CBMW: Christian Feminists, Complementarians, and Are Men Protecting Their Position of Privilege?
John Piper Introduces New Conference Geared to College Students: Guess Who is Speaking?
* * * It all started off with a Tweet: * * * * * * and then another tweet: * * * * * * More tweets will be forthcoming, you can be sure.… Continue reading John Piper Introduces New Conference Geared to College Students: Guess Who is Speaking?
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
Kevin DeYoung Speaking with Mahaney in South Africa
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ok, as long as these guys want to toot their horn about speaking with Mahaney, I will be tooting my horn about their silence. Just sayin' Here is where DeYoung will be speaking along with… Continue reading Kevin DeYoung Speaking with Mahaney in South Africa
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!
Breaking News: Sovereign Grace Ministries Seeks to Have Lawsuit Dismissed
* * * * * So apparently Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM) thinks they get to hide behind First Amendment. NBCNews.com has a new article that just came out. Come on, SGM - it's time to act like Christians and… Continue reading Breaking News: Sovereign Grace Ministries Seeks to Have Lawsuit Dismissed
Appeal to National Leaders Regarding C.J. Mahaney of Sovereign Grace Ministries
Earlier this week, Brent Detwiler issued an appeal to National Christian leaders regarding C.J. Mahaney. A former Sovereign Grace Ministries member has created an online petition with Brent's permission so that our voices can be heard. This post discussed proactive ways that we can get involved in getting our voices heard: Who is Going to Blast… Continue reading Appeal to National Leaders Regarding C.J. Mahaney of Sovereign Grace Ministries
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