I simply must take a diversion from spiritual abuse topics to share this news story from my hometown area. You will also see clips from our story in this video as they referred to our defamation case: Brief summary: Spencer Bailey did not care for the dental service provided Dr. Mo Saleh and left a… Continue reading Dr. Mo Saleh Sues Former Patient for Negative Review
Category: LAWSUITS
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. 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. 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. What kind of love do they show? How do they model Christ to the world? 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: 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. 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 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!
Creepy Pastors and Churches Using Creepy Stalking Control Tactics
* * * There have been a few stories of spiritual abuse in the news lately. A kind reader sent me this article from The Christian Post: Spiritual Abuse: Shepherds – or Fleecers – of God's Flock? This article starts by discussing the abuse of gaining members' funds through… Continue reading Creepy Pastors and Churches Using Creepy Stalking Control Tactics
Glad You Asked!
Muckraker asked great questions yesterday and I'll address them on this post. MuckrakerJune 16, 2012 5:51 AM Julie Anne: What does it mean "reviews are slowly being removed"? Who removes them?? Google? The church requests it? Or demands it with some kind of legal pressure?I thought the whole point of online reviews is that "customers"… Continue reading Glad You Asked!
Survival Strategies for Hyper-Authoritarian and Repetitive Sermons
* * * I'm a little bit surprised if you are still reading my blog. The last three posts were rigged to make a point and I took you on a ride without your permission so you could understand first-hand what it felt like. I tricked you and purposefully kept the… Continue reading Survival Strategies for Hyper-Authoritarian and Repetitive Sermons
Round and Round We Go: More Court News!!!
We have a new update: The other original mother on the case has now been voluntarily dismissed from the case yesterday. WOOHOO!!!!! I am so thrilled for this family!!! Admin note: My daughter and I have discussed this and because this case is so public, we have just gone along with that and have… Continue reading Round and Round We Go: More Court News!!!
Spiritual Sounding Board 