John Piper - Troubling Tweets John Piper is known for troubling tweets. Here's a new one. Below is the live link tweet. You can click on the timestamp to read the many responses: https://twitter.com/JohnPiper/status/739970421689360384 Here are the Bible verses mentioned in the tweet: Deuteronomy 5:9: Not because of your righteousness or the uprightness of… Continue reading New Disturbing Tweet by John Piper
SSB Gathering – June 5, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. *** Luke 12: 1 - 21 Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying, "Be on your guard against the yeast of the… Continue reading SSB Gathering – June 5, 2016
The Challenge of Dealing with the Effects of Sexual Addiction, Pornography, Pedophilia by Family Members or Friends
Sexual addictions, pornography, pedophiles, family and friends of sexual addicts, S-Anon *** Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves… Continue reading The Challenge of Dealing with the Effects of Sexual Addiction, Pornography, Pedophilia by Family Members or Friends
SSB Gathering – May 29, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. *** Luke 11: 29 - 53 As the crowds increased, Jesus said, "This is a wicked generation. It asks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah was a sign to… Continue reading SSB Gathering – May 29, 2016
Attorney Representing Victims of Bill Gothard Disqualified; Support for Survivors
David C. Gibbs III, Bill Gothard, Sex Abuse, IBLP, ATI, Lawsuit There have been very important developments in the sex abuse lawsuit against Institute for Basic Life Principles and Bill Gothard. David C. Gibbs III, the attorney representing the plaintiffs - the victims of alleged sex abuse by Bill Gothard - has been disqualified… Continue reading Attorney Representing Victims of Bill Gothard Disqualified; Support for Survivors
SSB Gathering – May 22, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. *** Luke 11: 1 - 28 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When… Continue reading SSB Gathering – May 22, 2016
If Being Hurt by the Church Causes You to Lose Faith in God . . .
This meme was posted on Facebook. For those who have been harmed by church leaders/people, what does this message say to you? I'd love to read your first impressions of this meme. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1030079060400810&set=a.657459694329417.1073741837.100001961781470&type=3
SSB Gathering – May 15, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. *** Luke 10: 25 - 42 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you… Continue reading SSB Gathering – May 15, 2016
Capturing the Minds of Daughters via Reconstructionism, Gary DeMar, The American Vision, and the Homeschool Movement
The American Vision, Gary DeMar, Rushdoony, Gary North, Reconstructionism, Dominionism, Homeschool Movement, Quiverfull, Patriarchy, Doug Phillips, Daughters With the demise of the ministry of Doug Phillips, and now the negative connotations of the word patriarchy, I've wondered what would be happening in Reconstructionist/Dominionist circles. It's been a while since I've written about Reconstructionism/Dominionism and how… Continue reading Capturing the Minds of Daughters via Reconstructionism, Gary DeMar, The American Vision, and the Homeschool Movement
Has Josh Harris Kissed His Book Against Dating Good-Bye?
Josh Harris, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, Courtship vs. Dating Yesterday, this happened on Twitter: https://twitter.com/elizabethesther/status/730233972404322304 https://twitter.com/HarrisJosh/status/730239252978491392 https://twitter.com/HarrisJosh/status/730241156622123008 Many are probably familiar with Josh Harris. He was mentored by C.J. Mahaney and took Mahaney's position as senior pastor at Covenant Life Church (Sovereign Grace Ministries flagship church) in 2004 until 2015, when he resigned. Michelle… Continue reading Has Josh Harris Kissed His Book Against Dating Good-Bye?
SSB Gathering – May 8, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. *** Luke 9: 57 - 10: 24 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son… Continue reading SSB Gathering – May 8, 2016
When John Piper’s Twitter Feed Becomes Inspirational Memes
*** Kathi here. We've had a lot to digest this week. Perhaps it's time for a bit of humor. John Piper tends to send out some bizarre tweets which may leave you scratching your head. Why not turn them into the inspirational quote that they were obviously intended to be? These are real tweets from… Continue reading When John Piper’s Twitter Feed Becomes Inspirational Memes
Challenging Christianity Today’s Interview with Saeed Abedini – Part 3 of 3: Apparent Assumption of Trustworthiness Left Unexamined, and Final Thoughts.
A three-part series of opinion and research/resource articles by "brad/futuristguy" on the recent Christianity Today interview with Saeed Abedini: Part 1: Introduction, and He Gave No “Answer” to the Allegations. Part 2: He Raised Unchallenged Accusations About His 2007 Domestic Assault Case. Part 3: Apparent Assumption of Trustworthiness Left Unexamined, and Final Thoughts. * * … Continue reading Challenging Christianity Today’s Interview with Saeed Abedini – Part 3 of 3: Apparent Assumption of Trustworthiness Left Unexamined, and Final Thoughts.
Challenging Christianity Today’s Interview with Saeed Abedini – Part 2 of 3: He Raised Unchallenged Accusations About His 2007 Domestic Assault Case.
A three-part series of opinion and research/resource articles by "brad/futuristguy" on the recent Christianity Today interview with Saeed Abedini: Part 1: Introduction, and He Gave No “Answer” to the Allegations. Part 2: He Raised Unchallenged Accusations About His 2007 Domestic Assault Case. Part 3: Apparent Assumption of Trustworthiness Left Unexamined, and Final Thoughts. * * … Continue reading Challenging Christianity Today’s Interview with Saeed Abedini – Part 2 of 3: He Raised Unchallenged Accusations About His 2007 Domestic Assault Case.
Challenging Christianity Today’s Interview with Saeed Abedini – Part 1 of 3: Introduction, and He Gave No “Answer” to the Allegations.
A three-part series of opinion and research/resource articles by "brad/futuristguy" on the recent Christianity Today interview with Saeed Abedini: Part 1: Introduction, and He Gave No “Answer” to the Allegations. Part 2: He Raised Unchallenged Accusations About His 2007 Domestic Assault Case. Part 3: Apparent Assumption of Trustworthiness Left Unexamined, and Final Thoughts. * * … Continue reading Challenging Christianity Today’s Interview with Saeed Abedini – Part 1 of 3: Introduction, and He Gave No “Answer” to the Allegations.
SSB Gathering – May 1, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. *** Luke 9: 37-56 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. A man in the crowd called out, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child.… Continue reading SSB Gathering – May 1, 2016
Todd Friel Warns Christians about Adult Coloring Books
*** Some of my Christian friends have caught on to the adult coloring book craze. Todd Friel has a warning for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRDPDIFqeCQ
Resource Bibliography on the Saeed and Naghmeh Abedini Situation
On This Page: About This Bibliography Basic Facts and Timeline of Imprisonment, 2012-2015 Essential Introductory Reading Idaho Statesman and Other News Agencies. Chronological Links, Late 2015 – Early 2016 Survivor Blogs and Mainstream Christian Media. Chronological Links, Late 2015 – Early 2016 Saeed Abedini Develops His Post-Imprisonment Platform – April/May 2016 Critical Responses to Christianity… Continue reading Resource Bibliography on the Saeed and Naghmeh Abedini Situation
The Bully: Familiar Feelings, Completely Different Environment
Spiritual abuse, bullies, connections, gaslighting *** A few weeks ago, I started Spring term at college. The professor has a PhD in her field, and told us she's been teaching from high school level to grad school since the 80s. READ: she's no spring chicken and has a lot of classroom experience. As the days… Continue reading The Bully: Familiar Feelings, Completely Different Environment
SSB Gathering – April 24, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. *** Luke 9: 18-36 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that… Continue reading SSB Gathering – April 24, 2016
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