Homeschool Movement, Legalism, Modesty and Purity Teachings

Homeschool Movement and Abuse? Introduction

  The lawsuit from my former abusive church has come and gone and I have been doing some deep thinking - - trying to figure out what brought us to that particular church - - - what made that church appealing to us?   I had to acknowledge that this church, like other prior churches,… Continue reading Homeschool Movement and Abuse? Introduction

Patriarchal-Complementarian Movement, Women and the Church

Mike Pearl and Women in the Church

In the last post, I mentioned Mike Pearl of No Greater Joy Ministries.  Mike and Debi Pearl are quite popular in the homeschool movement.  Years ago, they published a book called "To Train up a Child".  They practically gave it away, the price was so low.  It was actually a pretty smart marketing tool because… Continue reading Mike Pearl and Women in the Church

Patriarchal-Complementarian Movement, Women and the Church

The Patriarchal Movement: Who Owns Your Faith?

*     *     * I listened to Wade Burleson's eChurch at Wartburg Watch yesterday and was blown away by his sermon based on two verses of the Bible that he wrestled with. Hebrews 11:11-12: By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful… Continue reading The Patriarchal Movement: Who Owns Your Faith?

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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