*** JeremiahCry and The Herald Society put on a Conference to DiscussĀ Dead Heroes of the Faith, But SomeoneĀ Seems to be Missing *** JeremiahCry Ministries is putting on a conference. Take a look at Jeremiah Cry's primary vision: The primary vision of JeremiahCry Ministries is the advancement of the Kingdom of God through the biblically prescribed… Continue reading Jesus is Pretty Lowly Compared to the Likes of Spurgeon and Whitefield among Certain Folks
Personal Story: I am a Spiritual Abuse Survivor
*** A spiritual abuse survivor shares her personal story *** A long-time reader recovering from spiritual abuse recently shared her story with me and has given me permission to share it with you. She is choosing to remain anonymous. It is very well written. Ā I'm going to issue a trigger warning for content related to:… Continue reading Personal Story: I am a Spiritual Abuse Survivor
SSB Sunday Gathering – September 28, 2014
*** Spiritual Sounding Board Ā ā ThisĀ is your place to gather and share in an open format. *** We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is the Word of life.… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – September 28, 2014
Reformed Complementarians Take on the Patriarchy Movement and Errant Ideologies
Ā *** The errant Patriarchy Movement is getting some well-deserved attention by voices in Reformed Christianity *** Vyckie Garrison wrote an article which has been spread around quite a bit. If you haven't read, it please be sure to do so. In the article,Ā How Playing Good Christian Housewife Almost Killed Me, she discusses her life in… Continue reading Reformed Complementarians Take on the Patriarchy Movement and Errant Ideologies
Tony Miano on Evangelism: Shoving Jesus Down People’s Throats
*** There's a recent hashtag trend on Twitter: Ā #EvangelicalCowTipping. Click here to see a listing of the tweets following the trend. Here are a few: And then we get to open air preacher, Tony Miano's: *** Ā UPDATED: I was given new information about Tony Miano after publishing this post and have decided to revise… Continue reading Tony Miano on Evangelism: Shoving Jesus Down People’s Throats
Attention Homeschool Moms: A Potential Homeschool Mom Asks about Agenda-Free Christian Homeschool Curricula
*** Christian Homeschool Curricula: Ā How can we findĀ safe and agenda-free material to use? *** On the SSB Facebook page, I posted a link to an article,Ā Duggar Family to Homeschool with Alpha Omega Publications).Ā The Duggar family, as you may be aware, is the quiverfull familyĀ on the very popular TLC show, 19 Kids and Counting. The Duggars… Continue reading Attention Homeschool Moms: A Potential Homeschool Mom Asks about Agenda-Free Christian Homeschool Curricula
SSB Sunday Gathering – September 21, 2014
Spiritual Sounding Board Ā ā ThisĀ is your place to gather and share in an open format. Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. Godās love was revealed… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – September 21, 2014
Ligonier Ministries to Offer a Winter Cruise in 2015: Theme is Enduring Persecution and Suffering Faithfully
*** Ligonier Ministries is sponsoringĀ a cruise to learn about enduring persecution and suffering faithfully. *** While we are seeing headlines like this: ISIS 'Systematically Beheading Children' in Iraq; They Are 'Killing Every Christian They See,' Says Chaldean Leader (I had to scour the videos to find one that wasn't too graphic because what I… Continue reading Ligonier Ministries to Offer a Winter Cruise in 2015: Theme is Enduring Persecution and Suffering Faithfully
Hillsong Sex Abuse Scandal to be Investigated by Australian Officials
*** Investigators will look into sexual abuse allegations against Hillsong Pastor Brian Houston's late father and founder of the Pentecostal movement, Frank Houston, in Australia *** Sometimes I just want to scream and today is one of those days. This morning a reader alerted me to the breakingĀ Hillsong sex abuse inquiryĀ in Australia. The sex… Continue reading Hillsong Sex Abuse Scandal to be Investigated by Australian Officials
Who needs street evangelists when we have church fight?!
Coming sunday, SUNday, SUNDAY! Church fight! "It's already been decided who won, it's just you wait to find out what happens." Did God predestine both to get kicked in the groin? -Kathi B.
A Smorgasborg of Churchianity Updates: Sovereign Grace Ministries, Harvest Bible Chapel and James MacDonald, David Hayward Article, and John Piper
*** Recent news events from Sovereign Grace Ministries, Harvest Bible Chapel and Pastor James MacDonald, David Hayward article, and another John Piper tweet *** There have been some newsworthy events in Churchianity, some updates on stories I have covered and a couple of new items, so I thought it might be good to post them… Continue reading A Smorgasborg of Churchianity Updates: Sovereign Grace Ministries, Harvest Bible Chapel and James MacDonald, David Hayward Article, and John Piper
When Christian Fathers Own Their Daughters, A Personal Story: I was a Female Slave in Training
*** A personal story of a father whoĀ used Christianity and the Bible as a weapon as he controlled his daughter and allowed her to be abused. *** In my recent article,Ā So, what does John MacArthur really think about young women going toĀ college?Ā "Guest" made a comment that is too important to be buried in the… Continue reading When Christian Fathers Own Their Daughters, A Personal Story: I was a Female Slave in Training
SSB Sunday Gathering ā September 13, 2014
Spiritual Sounding Board Ā ā ThisĀ is our place to gather and share in an open format. Ā Feel free to join in the discussion. This is your place to share your church struggles and concerns. Letās also use it as a time to encourage one another spiritually. What have you found spiritually encouraging lately? Do you… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering ā September 13, 2014
So, what does John MacArthur really think about young women going to college?
*** Karl Heitman and Matt Tarr come to different conclusions about whether it is okay for young ladies to go to college. Both cite John MacArthur and the Bible to back up their claims. Who is right? *** I'm always thankful for readers who send me information on articles or concerns they see within… Continue reading So, what does John MacArthur really think about young women going to college?
Labels and Assuming in Christianity: Can We Do Better?
*** The dangers of assumptions and labeling in Christiandom *** *** I've been stewing about something for a while now andĀ 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?
SSB Sunday Gathering ā September 6, 2014
Spiritual Sounding Board Ā ā ThisĀ is our place to gather and share in an open format. Ā Feel free to join in the discussion. Ā *** This is your place to share your church struggles and concerns. Letās also use it as a time to encourage one another spiritually. What have you found spiritually encouraging lately? Do… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering ā September 6, 2014
Questions for Dads to Ask Young Men Who are Interested in Their Daughter
Ā *** Questions for dads to ask young men who are interested in their daughter Ā *** *** This was posted on Todd Friel's Wretched Facebook page and is entitled: Not Rude Questions for a Young Man by Robert Bowen and Todd Friel We are not barbarians.Ā Dads should not threaten a potential suitor with a fire-arm.Ā … Continue reading Questions for Dads to Ask Young Men Who are Interested in Their Daughter
Insurance Company Files Legal Complaint against Doug Phillips, Vision Forum, and Lourdes Torres-Manteufel
*** Assurance Company of America files legal complaint against Doug Phillips, Vision Forum, Inc., Vision Forum Ministries, and Lourdes Torres-Manteufel *** On August 26, 2014, Assurance Company of America filed a legal complaint for "Declaratory Judgment" against The Vision Forum, Inc., Vision Forum Ministries, Doug Phillips, and Lourdes Torres-Manteufel. I have no legal background except… Continue reading Insurance Company Files Legal Complaint against Doug Phillips, Vision Forum, and Lourdes Torres-Manteufel
Doug Phillips Update, and Beall Phillips Publicly Responds to Michael Farris’ Recent Statement
Doug Phillips and family-integrated churches, his family's new church, and Beall Phillips' response to HSLDA's Michael Farris' statement Attention: Ā All of you families who may have abandoned life-long friends and stopped going to traditional age-segregated churches, proclaiming them anti-Biblical because of the teachings by Doug Phillips and Vision Forum . . . . .… Continue reading Doug Phillips Update, and Beall Phillips Publicly Responds to Michael Farris’ Recent Statement
Recent Twittering on Joining or Submitting to Churches
Agree? Ā Disagree? Ā Whatcha think?Late addition. Ā I should have looked further
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