* * * Sometimes when I search for pictures, I simply type the first phrase that comes to me. Today's phrase: rubber meets the road and this is what popped up: * * * Yes, skid marks. I'm slamming on the brakes to discuss this. Tim Challies… Continue reading Challies Rails against Discernment Bloggers: Fear of Truth Exposed?
CBMW: Christian Feminists, Complementarians, and Are Men Protecting Their Position of Privilege?
* * * * * * Last year when I started blogging and connecting with other blogs/bloggers, there were two big words that meant nothing to me: complementarian and egalitarian. In fact, at first the words just plain annoyed me and I didn't bother to look… Continue reading CBMW: Christian Feminists, Complementarians, and Are Men Protecting Their Position of Privilege?
Love, New Life, and a New Easter Message
* * * March 3rd, just over a year ago, I posted about a stray and wandering kitty, Marbles, who found our home and adopted us. I discussed the parallels of being abandoned and trust issues with spiritual abuse. Just over a year later, Good Friday morning and Thursday night,… Continue reading Love, New Life, and a New Easter Message
Good Friday and Dangerous Traditions of Men
* * * My 22-yr old son and I went to a Good Friday service in which the choir performed, John Stainer's oratorio, "The Crucifixion: A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer." The congregants were invited to join in some songs, while other songs were sung by the choir only. In addition,… Continue reading Good Friday and Dangerous Traditions of Men
Church Disputes: Calvary Chapel Boise Pastor Bob Caldwell Sets Good Example
* * * There are a lot of sad church stories that come my way. Many times we discuss really difficult situations and happy endings cannot be found. Although this next story is not over, it is headed in a completely different direction than it was earlier. My friend and fellow… Continue reading Church Disputes: Calvary Chapel Boise Pastor Bob Caldwell Sets Good Example
Partnering with Unbelievers = Unequally Yoked?
* * * While the comments on the recent Homeschooler's Anonymous article have pretty much subsided, e-mails have not stopped. For those who didn't follow the previous thread which now has over 400 comments, a commenter, "R.D.," whom we later found out was a retired pastor, challenged me on whether I, as a… Continue reading Partnering with Unbelievers = Unequally Yoked?
Spiritual Abuse: A Case Study
* * * Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 11:14 I was reading through the replies on the Homeschoolers Anonymous article - wow - there are so many responses, nearly 400 now. It turns out that I had skipped this one by Gary… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: A Case Study
Pastor Rod Parsley Rides Zip-line During Church Circus, oops, Service
* * * * * * Clown, oops, Pastor Rod Parsley is pastor of World Harvest Church which serves more than 12,000 each week. * * * * * * Is it me, or does the church kind of… Continue reading Pastor Rod Parsley Rides Zip-line During Church Circus, oops, Service
Homeschoolers Anonymous and Training up Children the Homeschool Movement Way
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 You see that verse? Probably every homeschool parent heard that verse too many times to count throughout their homeschooling years. It was engrained in us. We did not want our children to… Continue reading Homeschoolers Anonymous and Training up Children the Homeschool Movement Way
For the media: Former homeschoolers rally against abuse
While, in general, I think homeschooling can be a wonderful alternative to traditional schooling, I am concerned about some problems that are now coming to surface expressed by homeschool graduates. As a veteran homeschooling mom of 20+ years, I unfortunately bought into some dangerous teachings and cult-like philosophies of the "homeschool movement." I am saddened… Continue reading For the media: Former homeschoolers rally against abuse
Muslim Brotherhood and Christian Patriarchy: They Look the Same to Me
* * * Woman was merely man's helpmate, a function which pertains to her alone. She is not the image of God but as far as man is concerned, he is by himself the image of God. -- Saint Augustine * * * * *… Continue reading Muslim Brotherhood and Christian Patriarchy: They Look the Same to Me
John Piper Introduces New Conference Geared to College Students: Guess Who is Speaking?
* * * It all started off with a Tweet: * * * * * * and then another tweet: * * * * * * More tweets will be forthcoming, you can be sure.… Continue reading John Piper Introduces New Conference Geared to College Students: Guess Who is Speaking?
Bob Jones University Radio Address: Watch Your Mouth!
* * * * * * * * * * Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Colossians 4:6 ESV) * * … Continue reading Bob Jones University Radio Address: Watch Your Mouth!
Faith Tabernacle Church: A Pastor Speaks out about Spiritual Abuse
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *… Continue reading Faith Tabernacle Church: A Pastor Speaks out about Spiritual Abuse
When “The Impossible” Creates an Imperative: PBC’s Tsunami of Controversy
A guest post by brad/futuristguy. Sometimes, catastrophic events sweep us into a stress-inducing storyline that we never intended or even imagined. And the outcomes may change our lives forever. That’s the core of the story in the 2012 movie, The Impossible. Just as a family is enjoying what’s supposed to be a relaxing vacation together… Continue reading When “The Impossible” Creates an Imperative: PBC’s Tsunami of Controversy
The Culture of Abuse in Churches Similar to Sovereign Grace Ministries
* * * * * * * * * * He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does… Continue reading The Culture of Abuse in Churches Similar to Sovereign Grace Ministries
Kevin DeYoung Speaking with Mahaney in South Africa
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ok, as long as these guys want to toot their horn about speaking with Mahaney, I will be tooting my horn about their silence. Just sayin' Here is where DeYoung will be speaking along with… Continue reading Kevin DeYoung Speaking with Mahaney in South Africa
Abuse in Church: Do church leaders really care? Show me the action!
# # # A while back I noticed hits on my blog from a site called SharperIron. Fred Butler (Fred and I have some history here - he has issues with Spiritual Abuse Survivor blogs) was posting on the SharperIron site about my case, sharing misinformation about my lawsuit, so I… Continue reading Abuse in Church: Do church leaders really care? Show me the action!
In Honor of Alex and Tim: Time for a Little Party & Celebration
# # # Although Alex and Tim's case is not completely over, it's looking very positive for a complete WIN. We definitely know from the court ruling that Pastor Bob Grenier is deemed as a Limited Purpose Public Figure and that speaking about him publicly is protected speech. That is… Continue reading In Honor of Alex and Tim: Time for a Little Party & Celebration
Court update: Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Grenier vs Grenier/Taylor
From Calvary Chapel Abuse blog: Re: Grenier v. Taylor Case No.: 249252 Date: March 5, 2013 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 7 – The Honorable Paul Vortmann Motion: Defendants’ Special Motion To Strike the Complaint as a Meritless SLAPP Tentative Ruling: The court finds that Defendants’ Web activities are protected under CCP 425.16(e)(3) and finds that Plaintiff… Continue reading Court update: Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Grenier vs Grenier/Taylor
Spiritual Sounding Board 