The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Keeper of Home, Stay-at-home-Mothers, Working Mothers -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 if you'd like to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1 … Continue reading Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – When Proverbs 31 Becomes a To Do List
SSB Sunday Gathering – September 17, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Discussion: The Blue Parakeet by Scott McKnight From Chapter 4, "It's a Story with Power!: How, Then, Shall We Read?" To introduce the concept of reading the Bible as a story, McKnight tells us about how he used to… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – September 17, 2017
Heath Lambert, Albert Mohler, and SBTS Draw Line in Sand on Christian Counseling and Dr. Eric Johnson
Biblical Counseling, Christian Counseling, Nouthetic Counseling, Heath Lambert, Albert Mohler, Dr. Eric Johnson, SBTS There has been an ugly conflict in social media these last few days regarding the apparent firing of Dr. Eric Johnson from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS). This petition - Petition Against the Wrongful Firing of Dr. Eric Johnson - has been circulating… Continue reading Heath Lambert, Albert Mohler, and SBTS Draw Line in Sand on Christian Counseling and Dr. Eric Johnson
SSB Sunday Gathering – September 10, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Discussion: The Blue Parakeet by Scott McKnight From Chapter 3, "Inkblots and Puzzles: How, Then, are We Reading?" Last week we looked at two shortcuts to reading the Bible: Morsels of Law and Morsels of Blessing and Promise. Today… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – September 10, 2017
Hurricanes: How Christian Leaders Use and Abuse During Tragedies
Hurricanes, natural disasters, Kirk Cameron, Jim Bakker, Kat Kerr, spiritual abuse *** Have you noticed whenever there is a natural disaster, certain Christian leaders take advantage of the tragedy and promote their "stuff?" Huffington Post posted an example in an article about Jim Bakker and his guest, Rick Joyner: Disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker claims Hurricane Harvey was God’s “judgment”… Continue reading Hurricanes: How Christian Leaders Use and Abuse During Tragedies
Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – The Chapter that Doesn’t Belong
The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Dating, Sexual Purity -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 if you'd like to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter… Continue reading Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – The Chapter that Doesn’t Belong
SSB Sunday Gathering – September 3, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Discussion: The Blue Parakeet by Scott McKnight From Chapter 3, "Inkblots and Puzzles: How, Then, are We Reading?" In this chapter, McKnight states that we need to learn to read the Bible as a story, complete with a beginning… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – September 3, 2017
A “Systems Approach” and Some Historical Background on Dealing with Abuse and Violence
To deal with "systemic abuse," we must understand systems, victimization, and what makes individuals and institutions vulnerable. Guest post by Brad Sargent, with input from Julie Anne Smith. Cross-posted at futuristguy. * * * * * * * How will our church serve those who’ve suffered the harm of childhood sexual abuse, and seek to… Continue reading A “Systems Approach” and Some Historical Background on Dealing with Abuse and Violence
Book Review: The Child Safeguarding Policy Guide, by Boz Tchividjian and Shira Berkovits
Key component in a system of resources on child sexual abuse for policy makers, survivors, educators, and advocates. Guest post by Brad Sargent, with input from Julie Anne Smith. Cross-posted at futuristguy. * * * * * * * Spiritual Sounding Board was invited to participate in the Litfuse "blog tour" for the recently released… Continue reading Book Review: The Child Safeguarding Policy Guide, by Boz Tchividjian and Shira Berkovits
Hurricane Harvey and Two Humble Pastoral Responses
Isaiah 40:11: He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries the close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Sometimes, after natural disasters, popular Evangelists communicate a message on social media acknowledging the disaster and offer a some words of wisdom (or not).… Continue reading Hurricane Harvey and Two Humble Pastoral Responses
SSB Sunday Gathering – August 27, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Discussion: The Blue Parakeet by Scott McKnight From Chapter 2, "The Birds and I" Over the last two Sundays we have talked about reading the Bible through the lens of "reading to retrieve" and "reading through tradition. McKnight sums… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – August 27, 2017
Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Birth Control and a “Funny Story”
The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Birth Control, Submission -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 if you'd like to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter… Continue reading Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Birth Control and a “Funny Story”
SSB Sunday Gathering – August 20, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Discussion: The Blue Parakeet by Scott McKnight From Chapter 2, "The Birds and I" Last week we looked at the "reading to retrieve" way of reading the Bible. This week we'll look at "reading through tradition." McKnight discusses the… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – August 20, 2017
How do you find rest for your soul?
When you are weary, how do you find rest?
SSB Sunday Gathering – August 13, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Discussion: The Blue Parakeet by Scott McKnight From Chapter 2, "The Birds and I" While there are many ways to approach how to read the Bible, McKnight offers three for us to think about. The first way is "reading… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – August 13, 2017
Dr. Dan Allender: Trauma, Our Personal Stories, and Recovery through Music
Dr. Dan Allender, Trauma, Music, Spiritual Abuse Recovery, Personal Stories *** Those who have been reading here for a while know how important I believe it is for survivors to tell their abuse stories. It took a while for us to believe the lies our church leader(s) told us about who we are and who… Continue reading Dr. Dan Allender: Trauma, Our Personal Stories, and Recovery through Music
Missing Woman Found after 17 days: Pastor and His Wife Counseled Woman to Stop Taking Bipolar Medication
Pastor and his wife counsels woman with bipolar to stop taking meds because "pills leads to demons."
SSB Sunday Gathering – August 6, 2017
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Discussion: The Blue Parakeet by Scott McKnight From Chapter 2, "The Birds and I" McKnight starts off this chapter by telling a story about a blue parakeet that landed in his back yard. He observed this unusual visitor and… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – August 6, 2017
Doctrine, Debates, and Salvation. Will the real Christian please stand?
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 There has been heaviness for me this week, and it has wiped my writing mojo. But I have been thinking about a lot… Continue reading Doctrine, Debates, and Salvation. Will the real Christian please stand?
Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Parents Rule, Children Drool
The Power of a Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Child Training, Submission -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 if you'd like to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter… Continue reading Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Parents Rule, Children Drool
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