It's always fun to watch which blog posts are popular, so I thought it would be interesting to recap the ten most popular blog posts since the inception of the blog late February of 2012. So, here ya go: 1. Buh-Bye Pastor Edwin Young This was a huge surprise to me. I took a… Continue reading 10 Most Popular Articles of the Year at BGBC Survivors Blog
Category: SURVIVOR STORIES
A Courtship Story: Chryssie Rose
* Â Â * Â Â * Over the past couple months, I've been sharing bits and pieces of the homeschooling movement as it ties in with abuse in churches. Â I've connected a number of times with Chryssie Rose who reads here and is also a blogger and asked if she could share her courtship… Continue reading A Courtship Story: Chryssie Rose
Responses to Lawsuit Filed against Sovereign Grace Ministries
Earlier I discussed the impact of the internet and bloggers on churches with regard to how they handle abuse issues and ended with this paragraph:I will be highlighting one of the above church groups in the next post because there's a whole lot of shakin' going on and it is important to keep tabs on this… Continue reading Responses to Lawsuit Filed against Sovereign Grace Ministries
Julie Anne’s Experience at High School Summer Camp
This is a brief diversion, but something I've been wanting to share for a while. You may remember the last week of July when we found out we won the court case, I was at a high school summer camp serving as a counselor. I wanted to share a little bit about that remarkable experience.… Continue reading Julie Anne’s Experience at High School Summer Camp
Personal Story of Spiritual Abuse by Eric
"Spiritual abuse is not God’s will for your life!"  "We thought we were the problem, for so long. We cowered in fear, shame and confusion, for so long. YOU ARE NOT ALONE." A public note to Eric from Julie Anne:  Eric, A lot of people won't like what they are reading from you.  They… Continue reading Personal Story of Spiritual Abuse by Eric
Can Spiritual Abuse Destroy a Marriage? Paul’s Story
* Â Â * Â Â * From time to time, I will be posting select personal spiritual abuse stories here. Â There are a number of reasons to post stories of abuse. Â We can learn from them to try to prevent it from happening again. Â We can offer support. Â Looking at someone's story might identify… Continue reading Can Spiritual Abuse Destroy a Marriage? Paul’s Story
A Personal Note From Hannah’s Father to Fred
Thank you Fred for the apology - here. However the error has not yet been run to ground.Now would you kindly follow through with that same stream of humility and post a sincere retraction apology on your own Hip and Thigh blog where the error took root? It grieves the church to perceive GCC leaders… Continue reading A Personal Note From Hannah’s Father to Fred
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
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
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
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
Justice: Becoming Free
"Flying Free" by 9-yr old Resident Artist Now, on to much lovelier topics. I really want you to read this . . . I want to share a story with you about a person named Justice. Justice is not this person's real name and you'll have to pardon the awkwardness of pronouns in this article… Continue reading Justice: Becoming Free
Support
Thank you to the visitors who have searched to find my blog. I am overwhelmed.  It has really touched my heart. Not only has it touched my heart, but the hearts of a multitude of families who have suffered silently from this experience.  They have been reading of your support not only in… Continue reading Support
In Honor of Hannah
*   *   * Today, I'd like to honor someone very special to me - my eldest daughter, Hannah. When Hannah told me she was leaving home so abruptly that very sad day, she told me that she couldn't set one more foot in that church. It was killing her. She knew… Continue reading In Honor of Hannah
Note to Chuck O’Neal from Former Church Member
XXX This post was found in the comment section from Anonymous. How can one not feel the pain in this note? Chuck, Why don't you love people? 1 John says if you say you love God but don't love people you are lying and the Truth isn't in you.  Don't you know you have… Continue reading Note to Chuck O’Neal from Former Church Member
The Bully Pulpit
* Â Â * Â Â * "Pulpit", from the eyes of my 9-yr old son * Â Â * Â Â * According to Wikipedia.org, a bully pulpit is:Â "An older term within the U.S. Government, a bully pulpit is a public office or other position of authority of sufficiently high rank that provides… Continue reading The Bully Pulpit
Youth Groups? Not at Our Church!
* Â Â * Â Â * We learned very quickly that there was no youth group at Beaverton Grace Bible Church, and it was a fact that was broadcast from the pulpit. Our church was unique. Most churches had youth groups, and the impression was that having an established youth group was for entertainment… Continue reading Youth Groups? Not at Our Church!
Children’s Church at Beaverton Grace Bible Church
* Â Â * Â Â * My children regularly attended children's church. Â Regretfully, my husband and I did not take note of what was being taught in children's church. Â We trusted everything was fine because we trusted the leadership. Â It was shocking to me when I discovered after 2 years and two months that… Continue reading Children’s Church at Beaverton Grace Bible Church
Obey Those Who Rule Over You, and Be Submissive, Part 1
*   *   * One of the last Sundays at the church, I arrived only to discover that our long-time personal friend who was also on staff at the church was fired.  We were shocked and deeply saddened.  I had arrived early for praise and worship practice as normal, but was obviously… Continue reading Obey Those Who Rule Over You, and Be Submissive, Part 1
Spiritual Sounding Board 