Look at Pastor Bob Grenier's tweet he sent out yesterday - the same day that the lawsuit was filed/public. Do you suppose there is a hidden message to anyone or did that verse just "happen" to come to him?
Category: BGBC Lawsuit
Attorney Susan Burke representing Plaintiffs in Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit Gives Radio Interview
Susan Burke, the attorney representing the plaintiffs moms/victims in the Sovereign Grace Lawsuit gives a radio interview on Janet Mefferd Show. It is about 20 minutes long. The interview is excellent.Some of the topics you will hear:The church's focus on reconciliation: 3-yr old sex abuse victim is forced to reconcile with the abuser The church… Continue reading Attorney Susan Burke representing Plaintiffs in Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit Gives Radio Interview
Are Bloggers & the Internet Having a Direct Effect on Churches and Their Policies?
Before I get to the subject of this article, I wanted to give a brief update on my court case: Â I've had a few people asking me on the blog and privately if my former pastor has paid the attorney's fees. Â He and/or the church did pay the attorney fees for the two defendants who… Continue reading Are Bloggers & the Internet Having a Direct Effect on Churches and Their Policies?
Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel to File Defamation Lawsuit Against Son and Blogger?
*      *     *      *      * Not too long ago, I followed quite a few referral hits on my blog and came upon the Calvary Chapel News blog run by Alex Grenier.   Alex had been following my lawsuit story and shared my… Continue reading Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel to File Defamation Lawsuit Against Son and Blogger?
Beauty from Ashes after the Lawsuit
John 15:12-15 “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know… Continue reading Beauty from Ashes after the Lawsuit
Who Will Pay for the Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Members?
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.(Proverbs 25:28 ESV)My attorney sent me a copy of the court documents submitted for fees. I expected the fees to be a little higher, but they are still a big chunk of change.Here is the top portion of the document:Many people have… Continue reading Who Will Pay for the Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Members?
Chuck O’Neal of Beaverton Grace Bible Church Issues Press Release
Sheep-Dog, a regular reader here, wanted to see the original press release from our former pastor. Â The link to the original "press release" is no longer working at The Wartburg Watch and the document was apparently removed from the BGBC website. Â A reader sent O'Neal an e-mail and this press release was included in O'Neal's… Continue reading Chuck O’Neal of Beaverton Grace Bible Church Issues Press Release
New Milestone and News Article
 Wow - a milestone - over 200,000 blog hits.  That's awesome and sad at the same time.  It's always sad that there is a need for this kind of blog, but it's great that people are reading and hopefully learning, praying, and spreading the word about this real issue happening in so many churches.… Continue reading New Milestone and News Article
The World is Watching Us
*** One of the key signs of a healthy person and a healthy church is looking at the fruit they exhibit. Â What kind of love do they show? Â How do they model Christ to the world? Â The world is watching and judging. I read some words yesterday that were shocking to me on many levels.… Continue reading The World is Watching Us
Hannah’s Personal Story in Her Own Words
Readers: Â I've had this post in my "draft posts" for quite some time, but the time to post it is now and I will explain more about that very soon. Â You'll see why it is important to hear from her own words. I shared my perspective of Hannah's story in the most popular blog post,… Continue reading Hannah’s Personal Story in Her Own Words
Three Women Celebrate
Ok, I'm sufficiently rested from camp and have caught up on my e-mail/blog/news. I'm in the mood to celebrate.Disclaimer: Beyond this point you may encounter heathen pop music. Read/listen at your own risk. Do you know what's worse than a maliciously sued woman? A group of maliciously sued women partying!I've been having fun reading news… Continue reading Three Women Celebrate
The News and My Thoughts
As many of you know, I have been at a Christian high school summer camp as a counselor since Sunday. We had been expecting the results any day, so I had my smartphone which is really pretty much useless when you are in a remote area. There's one spot out by the flagpole where I… Continue reading The News and My Thoughts
Judge’s Decision
I just got off the phone with my attorney, Linda Williams. WE WON!!! Every single claim of defamation was dismissed, Hannah's, Meaghan's, and mine - even the one about the sex offender that seemed to be a sticky point with the media. I'm having a hard time typing this and don't even know if I'm… Continue reading Judge’s Decision
I’d Love to Know
I'm at camp now and typing this Sunday morning. The counselors will eat breakfast soon, have a Communion service and then we will have training for the counselors. Campers come in around 5 or 6PM. I am in a cabin with 12 beds. Nine young ladies will be in our cabin. My friend who was… Continue reading I’d Love to Know
No News is Good News?
A number of people have been asking if I've heard anything from the judge on the court hearing. I have not. There seems to be confusion regarding when we would hear something. I heard the judge mention the date of July 23rd and couldn't tell whether that he meant we would hear by the 23rd… Continue reading No News is Good News?
Outside Family Members: Why Are They Shunned?
After this busy weekend with the court case (no ruling yet), spending wonderful time with my friends and a little birthday celebration, I woke up in a funk. Two e-mails were pressing on my mind and then I realized, no, there were actually three e-mails that arrived over the weekend that described the destruction… Continue reading Outside Family Members: Why Are They Shunned?
Court news
No real  news. The judge will mail his ruling after careful review.  So we wait.......
Pre-Court Stuff
I'm in the middle of working on a post and perhaps because of the topic of the post, I'm getting a bit worked up, so I need a diversion. :::::breathe deeply, JA::::::::If anyone is in the Portland area tomorrow and would like to come to the court hearing, you are welcome. It is open to… Continue reading Pre-Court Stuff
My Story – Key Blog Posts
*** I Â began this blog in Feb. 2012 after noticing that the Google reviews I had posted of my former church were being removed. Days after the commencement of this blog, I received a legal summons suing me and three others for defamation to the tune of $500,000. The story of spiritual abuse needs to… Continue reading My Story – Key Blog Posts
No Gossip Allowed in My Church!
*** Great Is Thy Faithfulness Summer and winter, and spring-time and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand… Continue reading No Gossip Allowed in My Church!
Spiritual Sounding Board 