ABUSE & VIOLENCE IN THE CHURCH, CHURCH GOVERNANCE & POLICIES, Extra-Biblical Nonsense, Homeschool Legal Defense Association, Homeschool Movement, Learn to Discern, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, Spiritual Abuse, Spiritual Bullies

Learn and Discern: Government is Evil

*     *     * Yesterday, GRACE published an excellent article by Victor Vieth and linked to the Paul Washer video that I posted in yesterday's article (video is posted below in this article). GRACE  is a non-profit organization made up of highly trained and experienced multi-disciplinary professionals who seek to educate and… Continue reading Learn and Discern: Government is Evil

CHURCH GOVERNANCE & POLICIES, Failure to Report Crimes, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Southern Baptist Convention, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit

SBC Developments: Brave Action, Not Vague Resolutions, Stops Crimes against Kids

*     *     * There has been positive development with regard to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and a sex abuse resolution proposed by pastor and blogger, Peter Lumpkins.  The following video shows Peter Lumpkins presenting the resolution to SBC President Fred Luter. *     *     * Peter Lumpkins… Continue reading SBC Developments: Brave Action, Not Vague Resolutions, Stops Crimes against Kids

No-Talk Rule, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, Together for the Gospel

Statement from T4G: Mohler, Dever, Duncan in Support of C.J. Mahaney Was Altered!

*     *     * Today I was disappointed to discover that the public statement released by  highly respected Christian leaders, Albert Mohler, Mark Dever, and Ligon Duncan in support of their friend, C.J. Mahaney, was altered.  The original statement which was posted on Facebook is not the same statement currently posted on… Continue reading Statement from T4G: Mohler, Dever, Duncan in Support of C.J. Mahaney Was Altered!

Crazy Things Church Leaders Say & Do, It's All About the Image, LAWSUITS, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit

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

Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit

Plaintiffs in SGM Lawsuit file “Motion to Reconsider” Regarding Statute of Limitations Ruling and Conspiracy Claims

*     *    * Attorneys for the Plaintiffs in the  Sovereign Grace Ministries et al lawsuit have recently submitted a Motion to Reconsider filing to the court.    It is nine pages long. *    *    * Brent Detwiler has weighed in on the new filing.

Failure to Report Crimes, Meetings with the Pastor, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, The Gospel Coalition, Together for the Gospel

TGC & T4G: It’s Not about the Nail, it’s about the SGM Survivors!

*     *     * *     *     * Have you seen this video?   I liked it enough that I posted it on my blog's Facebook page.  The person who recommended it, Denny Burk, is one who has publicly given his support to C.J. Mahaney.  Just a bit ago,… Continue reading TGC & T4G: It’s Not about the Nail, it’s about the SGM Survivors!

Homeschool Movement, Marriages Damaged-Destroyed by Sp. Ab., Patriarchal-Complementarian Movement, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, The Gospel Coalition, Women and the Church

Discernment: You, Some Woman, or Phil Johnson?

* * * I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. Abraham Lincoln Today I read a comment on a blog that absolutely floored me. Early on in my lawsuit case, I contacted a couple of pastors from a well-known church. As I tried… Continue reading Discernment: You, Some Woman, or Phil Johnson?

Crazy Things Church Leaders Say & Do, It's All About the Image, No-Talk Rule, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, Spiritual Bullies, The Gospel Coalition, Together for the Gospel

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!!

Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit

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

ABUSE & VIOLENCE IN THE CHURCH, Failure to Report Crimes, Mandatory Reporting, Mental Health and the Church, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, Statute of Limitations

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

Failure to Report Crimes, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit

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

Failure to Report Crimes, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit

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

Failure to Report Crimes, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries 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

Failure to Report Crimes, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, Spiritual Abuse

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

Christian Love, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit

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 Idol, Failure to Report Crimes, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, Spiritual Abuse

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

Failure to Report Crimes, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, Spiritual Abuse

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

Julie Anne's Personal Stories, Media Interviews with Julie Anne

Drew Marshall Show Interview

*   *   * I had been asked to post the link to the interview I did a couple Saturdays ago, on Canada's #1 Christian talk show, The Drew Marshall Show.   Click on the SoundCloud clip (orange play button) at the bottom of the screen to hear the interview or listen direction from… Continue reading Drew Marshall Show Interview

Media Interviews with Julie Anne

Drew Marshall Interview and Welcome

*     *     * If you are stopping by after listening to the interview on The Drew Marshall Show, a warm welcome to you!! These are not fun subjects.  They have affected me and a lot of my readers to the core.  But if you took the time to look up  my… Continue reading Drew Marshall Interview and Welcome

Calvary Chapel Franchise, Calvary Chapel Lawsuit, Spiritual Abuse, Spiritual Bullies

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