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Well Done, Church Leaders: Grace Family Baptist Church Pastors Handle Sex Abuse Case of Alleged Pedophile Pastor Stephen Bratton Appropriately
"The elders have called upon Stephen Bratton to accept the full responsibility for his actions and to place himself at the mercy of the criminal justice system."
Nike – How a Corporation is Addressing Issues of Abuse
Inappropriate Workplace Behavior, Sexual Harassment, Response to Abuse *** -by Kathi *I received permission from leadership at Nike to speak publicly about recent events. The following is my opinion. I started working in Human Resources (HR) at Nike two years ago. I am extremely grateful for my job and have found working at a corporation interesting.… Continue reading Nike – How a Corporation is Addressing Issues of Abuse
Congratulations, Julie Anne!
-by Kathi Many of you know that Julie Anne has been working on her bachelor's degree in cyber security. How she has managed to juggle classes, kids, research and write stories for the blog, and advocate for victims is beyond me. She's done a great job and I'm so excited for her and what she… Continue reading Congratulations, Julie Anne!
God Loves Victims More Than Saving an Abusive Marriage
Lori Alexander, John Piper, Christian Marriage, Divorce -By Kathi It is no surprise that Lori Alexander at The Transformed Wife is pushing John Piper's words on marriage and divorce. Lori continues to show that there is no room for divorce when a woman is in an abusive marriage. Women in abusive marriages who go to Lori… Continue reading God Loves Victims More Than Saving an Abusive Marriage
John Piper on Complementarianism: A Hill to Die On
John Piper, Desiring God, Complementarianism, Egalitarianism, Gender Roles -by Kathi Desiring God recently posted an episode of Ask Pastor John titled, "Is Male Headship a Lost Cause?" The question posed to John Piper comes from a seminary student in the United Kingdom who is discouraged to see more churches in his country move toward egalitarianism.… Continue reading John Piper on Complementarianism: A Hill to Die On
SSB Gathering – April 23, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 7: 1 - 22 Then the high priests asked him (Stephen), "Are these charges true?" To this he replied: "Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was… Continue reading SSB Gathering – April 23, 2017
Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – It’s All About Who’s in Control
The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Control, Submission This is a book review series of The Power of a Transformed Wife by Lori Alexander. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1Â Â Chapter 2 **** *** Chapter 3 - Let it… Continue reading Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – It’s All About Who’s in Control
SSB Gathering – April 16, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Mark 15: 21 - 16: 14 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. They brought… Continue reading SSB Gathering – April 16, 2017
SSB Gathering – April 9, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 6 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered… Continue reading SSB Gathering – April 9, 2017
Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Why Lori Does What She Does
The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Mentoring, Titus 2 -by Kathi This is a book review series of The Power of a Transformed Wife by Lori Alexander. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1 *** When my husband asked me… Continue reading Book Review Series – “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Why Lori Does What She Does
SSB Gathering – April 2, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 5: 17 - 42 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. But… Continue reading SSB Gathering – April 2, 2017
SSB Gathering – March 26, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 5: 12 - 16 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly… Continue reading SSB Gathering – March 26, 2017
Book Review Series: “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Lori Reveals Her Mindset
Lori Alexander, The Power of a Transformed Wife, Book Review, Gender Roles -by Kathi We have critiqued Lori Alexander's blog posts as well as some of her commentors here at SSB. Now is the time to dive into her published book, The Power of a Transformed Wife (Publisher: Turning Page Books, September 30, 2016). I… Continue reading Book Review Series: “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Lori Reveals Her Mindset
SSB Gathering – March 19, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 4: 32 - 5: 10 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued… Continue reading SSB Gathering – March 19, 2017
Review of Children’s Book “God’s Design” – Get to Work! and Is This the End?
Complementarianism, God's Design, Gender roles -by Kathi This series is a review of God's Design, a children's book which teaches children about complementarity. For an introduction of the book, click here. All of the underlined subtitles below are chapters from the book. This is a very sad day, children. This is our last day to… Continue reading Review of Children’s Book “God’s Design” – Get to Work! and Is This the End?
SSB Gathering – March 12, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 4: 23 - 31 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices… Continue reading SSB Gathering – March 12, 2017
SSB Gathering – March 5, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 4: 1 - 22 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were… Continue reading SSB Gathering – March 5, 2017
SSB Gathering – February 26, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 3: 11 - 26 While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon's Colonnade. When Peter saw this, he said to them:… Continue reading SSB Gathering – February 26, 2017
SSB Gathering – February 19, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi *** Acts 3: 1 - 10 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer - at three in the afternoon. Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the… Continue reading SSB Gathering – February 19, 2017
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