Wheaton College, Dr. Larycia Hawkins, The Wheaton Record, Kirkland An I'm thinking perhaps some higher ups at Wheaton College might wish their student journalists weren't quite so talented. But let me first back up a bit to refresh your mind about this story. A new article came out yesterday which will help: Dr. Larycia Hawkins on… Continue reading Student Media at Wheaton College “Stonewalled” by School Leaders
Attorney Plans to File Another Sex Abuse Lawsuit against CJ Mahaney and Sovereign Grace Ministries
C.J. Mahaney, Sex Abuse, Failure to Report, Statute of Limitations, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Lawsuit, Pedophiles, T4G The Washingtonian released a new article after spending many months investigating Sovereign Grace Ministries, CJ Mahaney, and the many cases of alleged sex abuse named in the lawsuit brought on by victims (named and anonymous). The… Continue reading Attorney Plans to File Another Sex Abuse Lawsuit against CJ Mahaney and Sovereign Grace Ministries
SSB Gathering – January 24, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi *** Luke 4: 31-44 Then he (Jesus) went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. In the synagogue there… Continue reading SSB Gathering – January 24, 2016
The Fallout of Spiritual Abuse on Our Children
Children Harmed by Spiritual Abuse Yesterday, I was talking with my programming language tutor and mentioned that I had a blog. He asked what my blog was about and I told him the long story. He was absolutely dumbfounded by what he was hearing and kept shaking his head, not wanting to believe it, even… Continue reading The Fallout of Spiritual Abuse on Our Children
SSB Gathering – January 17, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi *** Luke 4: 1-30 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days,… Continue reading SSB Gathering – January 17, 2016
Saeed and Naghmeh Abedini — Two Kinds of Violence, Both Still a Prison
Pastor Saeed Abedini, #FreeSaeed, Released from Prison, Domestic Violence, Naghmeh It has been reported by the wife of Pastor Saeed Abedini and in many news sources that Pastor Saeed has been released from Iranian prison. Many Christians have been faithfully praying for Pastor Saeed's release, some even changing their Facebook profile pictures on Wednesdays to… Continue reading Saeed and Naghmeh Abedini — Two Kinds of Violence, Both Still a Prison
Pastor Doug Wilson on Rape, Submission, Feminists, and Boobs
Pastor Doug Wilson, CREC, New Saint Andrews, Christ Church, Moscow Idaho, Breasts, Feminists Rape, Submission "Respected" Pastor Doug Wilson, pastor of Christ Church in Moscow Idaho, head of CREC churches, prominent leader in Classical Education circles (both homeschooling and private Christian schools), Canon Press publishing, two-time suspected plagiarizing author has written some very crude… Continue reading Pastor Doug Wilson on Rape, Submission, Feminists, and Boobs
Bill Gothard & IBLP Sex Abuse Lawsuit Update
Today, I received a note from David C. Gibbs III giving an update on the lawsuit. Gibbs is representing 14 survivors who claim Bill Gothard sexually groomed and/or abused them, and the Board of Institutes in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) failed to respond appropriately to the claims. Today in DuPage County, Illinois, Attorney… Continue reading Bill Gothard & IBLP Sex Abuse Lawsuit Update
Adam was the first problem with sin, not Eve
Adam, Eve, Authority, Submission, Husband, Wife A man named Jim Reese Sr. commented on an old thread at SharperIron.com, Why Churches Should Recognize Women as Deacons, and because I had commented on the thread earlier, I received a notification in my e-mail box. You can say that I was a bit taken back by his… Continue reading Adam was the first problem with sin, not Eve
SSB Gathering – January 10, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi *** Luke 3: 1-20 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar - when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene… Continue reading SSB Gathering – January 10, 2016
Bill Gothard Added to Lawsuit; Victims Alleging Sex Abuse and Rape
Bill Gothard, Institutes in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), Lawsuit, Sex Abuse, Rape, Sexual Grooming Many of you are probably aware of the recent amendments to the sexual abuse lawsuit against Institutes in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), the group being sued by women who are claiming that Bill Gothard sexually abused and groomed them.… Continue reading Bill Gothard Added to Lawsuit; Victims Alleging Sex Abuse and Rape
Personal Story: Bruised with No Visible Marks
Domestic Violence without Bruising: Emotional, Spiritual, Verbal Abuse Emotionally battered wives can live in turmoil for years. Many times they are not believed. They are told it is not real abuse like physical abuse. Some pastors do not believe any kind of abuse is justification for divorce. Instead, wives are sometimes counseled to love better, submit… Continue reading Personal Story: Bruised with No Visible Marks
SSB Gathering – January 3, 2016
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi *** Luke 2: 41-52 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. After the feast was over, while… Continue reading SSB Gathering – January 3, 2016
Tangled Lives of Spiritual Abuse Survivors
Spiritual Abuse, Recovery Process, Tangled Lives, Support It must be that time of year. I had a rough day the last two days and had to call a support person to help me get on track. And it's not that I didn't know what my issues were, or how to fix them. I knew what… Continue reading Tangled Lives of Spiritual Abuse Survivors
Spiritual Sounding Board’s Top 10 Blog posts of 2015
Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, wife spanking, Bill Gothard, Doug Wilson, Josh Duggar, Matt Chandler, Steve Wingfield, David McGee, marital rape Here are my yearly top 10 blog posts. There were a few observations I have which will follow the top 10. Note: these are the top 10 blog posts that were written in 2015. I… Continue reading Spiritual Sounding Board’s Top 10 Blog posts of 2015
SSB Gathering – December 27, 2015
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi *** Luke 2: 22-40 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. When the time of their purification according to… Continue reading SSB Gathering – December 27, 2015
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to our SSB family. We are about to eat our traditional crépes for breakfast. (Yes, we're off to a late start because we have two college students who value sleeping in.) I hope you all have a wonderful day with loved ones reflecting on our Savior's birth and can ponder His amazing and great love… Continue reading Merry Christmas
While the Board of Bill Gothard’s Former Ministry, IBLP, Claims Judge Dismissed Lawsuit, Attorney for Plaintiffs Says Four New Plaintiffs Have Come Forward
Bill Gothard, Sexual Grooming, Lawsuit, IBLP Board, 4 New Plaintiffs, Lawsuit Not Dismissed It's been a while since we've had an update on the lawsuit brought on by former volunteers/workers at Bill Gothard's former ministry who were allegedly sexually groomed by Bill Gothard. In November, Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) published a statement regarding the lawsuit… Continue reading While the Board of Bill Gothard’s Former Ministry, IBLP, Claims Judge Dismissed Lawsuit, Attorney for Plaintiffs Says Four New Plaintiffs Have Come Forward
SSB Gathering – December 20, 2015
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. by Kathi *** Today marks the fourth Sunday of Advent. These are some of the readings found in The Common Book of Prayer for year two. If you are looking for daily readings or devotions for the Advent season, Christian Resource… Continue reading SSB Gathering – December 20, 2015
Spiritual Abuse: Trouble Letting Go
One disturbing aspect of spiritual abuse is how it can leave us questioning our salvation and in a state of confusion. I received an e-mail this morning and asked if I could post it here for discussion. ~ja Trouble Letting Go Compared to some of the stories on your blog, my spiritual abuse is… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Trouble Letting Go
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