Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi John 12: 12-19 (12) The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. (13) They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed… Continue reading SSB Gathering – March 29, 2015
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Man Shares Personal Testimony of How Bill Gothard Used Bible Verses Which Led to the Abuse of Children
Personal Story of Abuse following the teachings of Bill Gothard, ATI, IBLP Last month, "Dash" commented on an older SSB article, Bill Gothard's New Program/Ministry: Total Success Power Teams. He used some strong words to describe his experience: I am a survivor of Gothard’s cult. I experienced unspeakable physical, sexual, and emotional abuse from my… Continue reading Man Shares Personal Testimony of How Bill Gothard Used Bible Verses Which Led to the Abuse of Children
SSB Gathering – March 22, 2015
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi Luke 7: 36-50 (36) Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. (37) When a woman who had lived a sinful life in… Continue reading SSB Gathering – March 22, 2015
Is the Local Church the Greatest Hope for our World?
Church: the greatest hope for our world? *** He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. Ephesians 4:16 *** Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord… Continue reading Is the Local Church the Greatest Hope for our World?
Chuck O’Neal, My Ex-Pastor Who Sued 5 Former Church Members, Tweets His Most Honest Tweet Ever
This will keep me smiling all week: And in case he deletes it, I have a screenshot:
SSB Gathering – March 15, 2015
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi *** Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 (1) There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven; (2) a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,… Continue reading SSB Gathering – March 15, 2015
Was Your Spiritual Abuser a Good Speaker?
Spiritual abusers can sometimes be excellent speakers. They can use that "gift" to abuse. For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:13 I'm nearing the end of my first year of college and in the next couple of weeks will be really… Continue reading Was Your Spiritual Abuser a Good Speaker?
First Church Men’s Breakfast Group
*** Families of First Church's Men's Breakfast Group Mourn Their Loss *** *** Please pray for the families of First Church's Men's Breakfast Group as they grieve. The Men's Breakfast Group was comprised of faithful men who cherished God's word. More than just a once a month pancake gathering, the Men's Breakfast Group loved… Continue reading First Church Men’s Breakfast Group
SSB Gathering – March 8 2015
*** Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi Death Valley *** Mark 6: 30-44 (30) The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. (31) Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have… Continue reading SSB Gathering – March 8 2015
SSB Gathering – March 1, 2015
*** Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi *** Mark 12: 28-34 (28) One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most… Continue reading SSB Gathering – March 1, 2015
Survivor Shares about Abuse in Which He Puts the Blame Ultimately on the Teachings of Bill Gothard
** Abuse Survivor Shares Experience with Bill Gothard's Teachings (IBLP) and Holds Him Responsible ** *** A comment was left by "Dash" very early this morning on an old article from October of 2014, Bill Gothard’s New Program/Ministry: Total Success Power Teams. When someone comments on an old post, you know they used search engines to… Continue reading Survivor Shares about Abuse in Which He Puts the Blame Ultimately on the Teachings of Bill Gothard
SSB Gathering – February 22, 2015
*** Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi Newport, OR *** 1 Corinthians 13 (1) And now I will show you the most excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding… Continue reading SSB Gathering – February 22, 2015
My Name is Gracie: I’m Married to an Unbeliever
What is the church's response to Christians who are married to unbelievers? I walked my son to his bus stop this morning and came across this lonely crocus in my front yard. Everything in my yard says Winter is still here, but this one little crocus showed her pretty face in the recent warm days we've… Continue reading My Name is Gracie: I’m Married to an Unbeliever
Pulpit and Pen is Publicly Correcting Church Leaders: The 21 Egyptian Beheadings? They weren’t real Christians, so was it true Christian persecution?
Pulpit and Pen blog disses on Evangelical leaders who claim 21 Egyptian martyrs were "true" Christians. *** In the face of unthinkable tragedy - the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians, a contributor at Pulpit and Pen blog has gotten on his bully pulpit to criticize those who call these 21 Egyptian martyrs "Christians." ***… Continue reading Pulpit and Pen is Publicly Correcting Church Leaders: The 21 Egyptian Beheadings? They weren’t real Christians, so was it true Christian persecution?
Introducing Kathi, Spiritual Abuse Survey, and Free Domestic Violence Book for Ministry Groups/Organizations
Participants Needed for Research Work on Spiritual Abuse I received an e-mail from Kathryn Keller Lamar with whom I have corresponded with and networked in spiritual abuse and survivor communities. She is finishing up her doctoral dissertation to complete her studies and I told her I'd be happy to pass along the information. Spiritual abuse… Continue reading Introducing Kathi, Spiritual Abuse Survey, and Free Domestic Violence Book for Ministry Groups/Organizations
SSB Gathering – February 15, 2015
*** Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. Larches at Lake Ingalls Trail, Washington *** Philippians 2: 1-11 (1) If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, (2)… Continue reading SSB Gathering – February 15, 2015
Should Christian Leaders Use their Public Platform to Endorse Their Vaccination Preferences?
*** Do Christians have a responsibility to vaccinate their children? Is this a matter of religious liberty? Should Christian leaders use their platform to influence us in this health matter? *** It seems that we have been getting barraged with religious leaders trying to convince us one way or the other on the recent vaccine… Continue reading Should Christian Leaders Use their Public Platform to Endorse Their Vaccination Preferences?
SSB Gathering – February 8, 2015
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. Psalm 5 Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the… Continue reading SSB Gathering – February 8, 2015
John Piper’s Tweets: Picking Apart Piper’s Peculiar Prattle
We're taking a look at some of John Piper's most recent tweets. What do they mean? *** We're going to have a Piper Twitter fest today. I had originally planned to post only one tweet, but he's been active on both of his Twitter accounts lately: @desiring God and @JohnPiper. *** *** Ok, let's first… Continue reading John Piper’s Tweets: Picking Apart Piper’s Peculiar Prattle
SSB Gathering – February 1, 2015
*** Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. (Cedar Creek Grist Mill, Woodland, WA) *** Psalm 62:5-8 (5) Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. (6) He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not… Continue reading SSB Gathering – February 1, 2015
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