*** The dangers of assumptions and labeling in Christiandom *** *** I've been stewing about something for a while now and hope I can articulate my thoughts clearly. Today, I found an example that might give a window into what my brain has been stewing about. Is Thabiti Anyabwile really promoting Rachel Held Evans… Continue reading Labels and Assuming in Christianity: Can We Do Better?
Category: Troubling Tweets
Christian Response to Suicide
A look at Christian response to suicide.***Yesterday, I tweeted this after hearing of Robin Williams' death by suicide:I asked him if he considered depression to be sin?His response:***We had more exchanges, he refused to answer my question.I also got a personal e-mail from someone who had recently gone through postpartum depression and loss. She, too,… Continue reading Christian Response to Suicide
JD Hall’s Public Confession Regarding His Twitter Conversation with Ergun Caner’s Son, Who Later Committed Suicide
***JD Hall's public confession regarding the Braxton Caner exchange on Twitter. Yesterday, JD Hall made a public confession before his church family. It was then read again on his podcast here:***He also gave it to ABP to publish, Pastor repents for interaction with suicidal teen, along with their background article.Additionally, today I noticed that he has changed… Continue reading JD Hall’s Public Confession Regarding His Twitter Conversation with Ergun Caner’s Son, Who Later Committed Suicide
Say what? John Piper tweets about teenage couples making out down at the river?
** John Piper tweets about teenage couples making out down at the river ** Ever since retweeting this tweet, my phone has been going off like crazy with notifications. I've got to fill you in on this one because you just can't make this stuff up (and because I need a mood lifter): … Continue reading Say what? John Piper tweets about teenage couples making out down at the river?
Who is @Rhology? What are #pulpiteers? How Do They Function?
*** Alan Maricle aka @Rhology defends and imitates J.D. Hall's (aka @pulpitandpen) bad behavior on Twitter. *** Admin note: I'm going to take the easy route here and jump into a situation to discuss it without giving a lot of background. However, if you want to know the background of this story, please visit Wartburg Watch… Continue reading Who is @Rhology? What are #pulpiteers? How Do They Function?
Confusing Tweets by Owen Strachan about the War Against Satan
Reading troubling tweets can be hazardous to your spiritual health. Beware of strange conflicting doctrinal beliefs.
Trying to Make Sense of What God Allows: Good and Evil
How do we make sense of what God allows in our lives? Are we responsible for our own outcomes or is God? How does this fit in with abuse? by Julie Anne Someone sent me a tweet yesterday and I cannot get it out of mind. As you might guess, what comes in my… Continue reading Trying to Make Sense of What God Allows: Good and Evil
The Gospel Coalition Shake-Up – Tullian Tchividjian and Too Much Grace for The Gospel Coalition?
*** Tullian Tchividjian is booted from The Gospel Coalition (TGC) website while C.J. Mahaney and Josh Harris quietly leave TGC council amidst ongoing sex abuse lawsuits in which a former Sovereign Grace Ministries volunteer is found guilty of sex abuse charges. *** Confirmation bias regarding one's friends can become a powerful weapon against the… Continue reading The Gospel Coalition Shake-Up – Tullian Tchividjian and Too Much Grace for The Gospel Coalition?
Street Preacher Tony Miano’s “Humble” Apology Sent to the Masses
*** Street preacher Tony Miano's sent out a mass apology regarding his bad behavior and rhetoric towards Pastor David Robertson of Scotland. *** I need to share with you a followup to this article I posted earlier: “Persecuted” Street Preachers: Pastor Josh Williamson, Tony Miano, Chuck O’Neal and Humility. I had not been aware that Miano… Continue reading Street Preacher Tony Miano’s “Humble” Apology Sent to the Masses
“Persecuted” Street Preachers: Pastor Josh Williamson, Tony Miano, Chuck O’Neal and Humility
*** Discussing the so-called "persecution" among street preachers Tony Miano, Josh Williamson, Chuck O'Neal and their appalling behavior when challenged or questioned, also perhaps a kinder and gentler Josh Williamson. *** Have you heard of Pastor David Robertson of Scotland? Pastor David Robertson describes himself as a: "Bible believing/teaching/evangelising pastor in this wonderful city of… Continue reading “Persecuted” Street Preachers: Pastor Josh Williamson, Tony Miano, Chuck O’Neal and Humility
Did Mark Driscoll really hang up on Janet Mefferd?
* * * There's been a bunch of talk in social media about an interview Janet Mefferd conducted with Pastor Mark Driscoll. Here is where I first heard the interview: * * * The interview begins with Ms. Mefferd asking about Driscoll's appearance at John MacArthur's Strange… Continue reading Did Mark Driscoll really hang up on Janet Mefferd?
Tony Miano’s Wise Words for Women on Speaking and Blogging
*** Manly man and open-air evangelist Tony Miano, shares words of wisdom to women on blogging, speaking, preaching, and teaching. *** Christian Women Bloggers: Maintaining God-Intended Femininity http://t.co/k9L2bjlCn1 Addressing the question of women and #evangelism online — Tony Miano (@TonyMiano) November 7, 2013 *** Open-air street evangelist, Tony Miano, has been the recipient of correspondence… Continue reading Tony Miano’s Wise Words for Women on Speaking and Blogging
When Your Pastor Speaks Humility, but Shows Pride Instead
* * * Spiritual abusers are often self-absorbed, preaching humility, but exhibiting pride. Pastors who draw attention to themselves and their accomplishments and self-importance are not servant leaders. * * * Being familiar with a pastor's personality and charm can sometimes conceal warning signs which might seem… Continue reading When Your Pastor Speaks Humility, but Shows Pride Instead
Question for Tony Miano: Did Joni Preach?
* * * Tony Miano, author of Should She Preach?, attended John MacArthur's Strange Fire conference at Grace Community Church, along with Pastor Chuck O'Neal (suing pastor who had minister's license revoked and currently in discipline), Phil Johnson, Dr. Steve Lawson, all of whom contributed to Miano's book. * … Continue reading Question for Tony Miano: Did Joni Preach?
Twitter Add-a-Word-Ruin-a-Christian-Book Bandwagon and Christian Unity
Scores of people tweeted the hashtag #AddaWordRuinaChristianBook Bandwagon and had fun tweeting modified Christian book titles, entirely changing the intent of the title, and making it Twitter's #1 US trend.
Pastor Chuck O’Neal Tries to Save His Reputation by Using Twitter and His BFFs
* * * I don't have time to put together a "real" post today, so this is just off the top of my head. I'll come back in later and add links and add a picture later, I'm in a hurry. The Twitter battle has been raging with Chuck O'Neal upon… Continue reading Pastor Chuck O’Neal Tries to Save His Reputation by Using Twitter and His BFFs
Tony Miano: Tweeting from the Heart
* * * I'm in the middle of working on an article about street evangelist Tony Miano and the recent evangelism conference sponsored by my former pastor, but just ran across this tweet and decided to post it for a quickie Sunday evening post. Tony, Tony, Tony!! SMH! * … Continue reading Tony Miano: Tweeting from the Heart
The Legal Rights of Christians vs Mercy and Love of Christ
* * * Personal disclaimer: I was alerted to two local news articles this morning and struggled with whether or not I should share them with you because of the personal connections as you will soon see. After conferring with others and checking my heart, I am going to share them.… Continue reading The Legal Rights of Christians vs Mercy and Love of Christ
The Clanging Cymbal Tweet of Pastor Jared Mellinger
* * * * * * I saw a disturbing tweet come through my Twitter feed by Jared Mellinger, senior pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church. Please note that I typed "senior pastor." Covenant Fellowship Church is part of Sovereign Grace Ministries, the same family of churches in… Continue reading The Clanging Cymbal Tweet of Pastor Jared Mellinger
Justin Taylor Tweets about Dialoging with a Divisive Person
* * * * * * * * * This came across my Twitter feed and it struck me for a couple of reasons: The timing of the tweet is within a day after he published this: Why We Have Been Silent about the SGM Lawsuit The timing of the tweet is on the same… Continue reading Justin Taylor Tweets about Dialoging with a Divisive Person
Spiritual Sounding Board 