*** Last week, Tim Fall of Tim's Blog - Just One Train Wreck After Another, and I connected about the possibility of a guest post and when he shared the content, there was a resounding "YES, please!!" from me. There's a lot of parenting advice out there, some of which can be harmful to our… Continue reading John Piper and Voddie Baucham: Bad Parenting Advice That’s Worse Than Bad Parenting
Doug Phillips: His Power and Control Using “Godly” Patriarchy
* * * Doug Phillips was a powerful man. He used "godly" power and control to silence, to man the ship of his business, ministry, church, home, women, employees, and everything around him. * * * As we slowly watch the demise of the Doug Phillips empire,… Continue reading Doug Phillips: His Power and Control Using “Godly” Patriarchy
The Board of Vision Forum Ministries Announces the Closing of Vision Forum Ministries
* * * There is more unrest at Vision Forum as the Board of Vision Forum Ministries today announced the closing of Vision Forum (VF) Ministries. This announcement comes 12 days after Doug Phillips announced his resignation from VF as president, and allegedly nine months after Phillips stepped down from his… Continue reading The Board of Vision Forum Ministries Announces the Closing of Vision Forum Ministries
Tony Miano’s Wise Words for Women on Speaking and Blogging
*** Manly man and open-air evangelist Tony Miano, shares words of wisdom to women on blogging, speaking, preaching, and teaching. *** Christian Women Bloggers: Maintaining God-Intended Femininity http://t.co/k9L2bjlCn1 Addressing the question of women and #evangelism online — Tony Miano (@TonyMiano) November 7, 2013 *** Open-air street evangelist, Tony Miano, has been the recipient of correspondence… Continue reading Tony Miano’s Wise Words for Women on Speaking and Blogging
Invitation to Participate in New Spiritual Abuse Research Study by Dr. Barb Orlowski
* * * Spiritual abuse author Dr. Barb Orlowski to conduct a new spiritual abuse survivor survey and is looking for participants. * * * * * * Late February of 2012, I started my first blog, Beaverton Grace Bible Church Survivors (later… Continue reading Invitation to Participate in New Spiritual Abuse Research Study by Dr. Barb Orlowski
Middle School Students Teach Us about Love and Compassion
* * * And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ Matthew 25:40 * * * Blog stats tell me only a small percentage of you will click on video… Continue reading Middle School Students Teach Us about Love and Compassion
Doug Phillips: Repentance and Restoration – Is it Possible?
* * * Articles continue to be written about fallen pastor and Christian ministry leader and pastor, Doug Phillips, who resigned from the non-profit arm of Vision Forum Ministries and from his public speaking engagements. But what is next? What does repentance and restoration look like? Can or should he assume… Continue reading Doug Phillips: Repentance and Restoration – Is it Possible?
Doug Phillips: Question about Pastoral Position, Timeline of Events, and Understanding True Repentance
* * * Doug Phillips: a timeline of events, understanding true repentance and question about Phillips' teaching elder position at Boerne Christian Assembly * * * “Over the years, my sensitivity to these problems has only heightened, until several years ago, I set about to align with… Continue reading Doug Phillips: Question about Pastoral Position, Timeline of Events, and Understanding True Repentance
Doug Phillips Resigns from Office of President at Vision Forum, Discontinues Speaking Engagements
Breaking News: Doug Phillips of Vision Forum steps down from office of president at Vision Forum Ministries. Doug Phillips has been very influential in the sub-culture of the Homeschool Movement. He was a popular keynote speaker at state-run homeschool conventions, speaking on topics of Biblical manhood, Patriarchy, men taking spiritual leadership of the home,… Continue reading Doug Phillips Resigns from Office of President at Vision Forum, Discontinues Speaking Engagements
Judgement House and Hell House: Youth Evangelism “Halloween” Outreach Ideas
* * * Many evangelical churches offer a Halloween alternative. Instead of scaring children with skeletons and ghosts and goblins, children can walk through church-sponsored "Judgment Houses" or "Hell Houses" where the message is essentially, "are you going to make the right choice or end up in hell?" * … Continue reading Judgement House and Hell House: Youth Evangelism “Halloween” Outreach Ideas
Doug Wilson Shares Sex Advice to Married Couples When Distance Separates Them
* * * Last year, an excerpt of Doug Wilson's book, Fidelity, went viral because of the graphic words chosen to describe the roles of men and women in the sexual union in marriage. In a recent blog post, Wilson attempts to answer more sex-related questions. * * … Continue reading Doug Wilson Shares Sex Advice to Married Couples When Distance Separates Them
When Sharing Concerns or Asking Pastors Questions Leads to Spiritual Abuse
* * * Questioning authority or raising concerns can be the litmus test to see if your pastor is spiritually abusive or not. * * * * * * Oh boy, is this a biggie. I was really moved when this topic come… Continue reading When Sharing Concerns or Asking Pastors Questions Leads to Spiritual Abuse
Rainey’s 11 Rules of Marriage
* * * "11 Rules of Marriage You Won't Learn in School" an excerpt from Dennis and Barbara Rainey's book, Preparing for Marriage Devotions for Couples, is discussed. * * * Familylife.com recently published an article including, 11 Rules of Marriage You Won't Learn in School, which was… Continue reading Rainey’s 11 Rules of Marriage
When Your Pastor Speaks Humility, but Shows Pride Instead
* * * Spiritual abusers are often self-absorbed, preaching humility, but exhibiting pride. Pastors who draw attention to themselves and their accomplishments and self-importance are not servant leaders. * * * Being familiar with a pastor's personality and charm can sometimes conceal warning signs which might seem… Continue reading When Your Pastor Speaks Humility, but Shows Pride Instead
Learn to Discern: Doctrinal Statements and Spiritual Authority
* * * We can learn a lot about the spiritual health of a church and how they function by reading their church governance bylaws and doctrinal statements of faith. * * * There were many people, after my lawsuit became very public, who went to my… Continue reading Learn to Discern: Doctrinal Statements and Spiritual Authority
Question for Tony Miano: Did Joni Preach?
* * * Tony Miano, author of Should She Preach?, attended John MacArthur's Strange Fire conference at Grace Community Church, along with Pastor Chuck O'Neal (suing pastor who had minister's license revoked and currently in discipline), Phil Johnson, Dr. Steve Lawson, all of whom contributed to Miano's book. * … Continue reading Question for Tony Miano: Did Joni Preach?
Strange Fire Conference: John MacArthur, “Reformed Theology is not a Haven for False Teachers”
* * * I apologize in advance for the length of this post. Please read the Facebook status slowly and let it sink in, would you? * * * H/T to Meaghan Varela, my dear friend (aka the other Woman of Mass Destruction) and former defendant in… Continue reading Strange Fire Conference: John MacArthur, “Reformed Theology is not a Haven for False Teachers”
Reconstruction and Homeschool Movements: Stay-at-Home Mothers and Adult Daughters
* * * Reconstructionists and leaders in the Homeschool Movement have been very vocal about the role of women as "keepers at home." Is this completely Biblical? * * * This article is the third article related to Reconstructionism, the Homeschool Movement, and women. The first article, Homeschooled… Continue reading Reconstruction and Homeschool Movements: Stay-at-Home Mothers and Adult Daughters
Are Daughters the Biggest Threat to the Christian Patriarchy Movement and Reconstructionism?
* * * It is my belief that Christian leaders in the Reconstructionist and Homeschool Movements view their adult daughters as the biggest threat to their agenda in furthering their ideologies. In this video trailer of The Return of the Daughters, you can hear the urgency of this movement, the fear-mongering blaming the feminists as… Continue reading Are Daughters the Biggest Threat to the Christian Patriarchy Movement and Reconstructionism?
Homeschooled Adult Daughters Held Captive at Home, Prevented from Getting College Education
* * * In an effort to "raise up a child in the way they should go," some Christian homeschool parents are essentially kidnapping their daughters, only teaching "homemaking" skills, even denying and preventing them from getting a college education. * * * There are too many… Continue reading Homeschooled Adult Daughters Held Captive at Home, Prevented from Getting College Education
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