*** Today, I will continue part of the series we started earlier. In You Just Can't Make This Stuff Up, Part 1, the topic was pink shirts and how Chuck O'Neal spoke against men/boys wearing pink because pink is associated with femininity. Today we will be discussing the topic of women wearing dark clothing: black,… Continue reading You Just Can’t Make This Stuff Up, Part 2
What Mama Says Goes
** Ok, I'm a mom. I've been a mom for 25+ years. Not only am I a mom of seven children who came from my womb, I also claim to be mom to another "kid" who looks nothing like the rest of my family, but whom I still treat as my own as he, too,… Continue reading What Mama Says Goes
Pastors as Rulers? What Does the Bible Say?
Not long ago, I posted a series on Hebrews 13:17 (Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.) and how this verse is often… Continue reading Pastors as Rulers? What Does the Bible Say?
Happy Day
Oh Happy Day to my brothers and sisters in Christ this Easter Sunday!
Youth Groups? Not at Our Church!
* * * We learned very quickly that there was no youth group at Beaverton Grace Bible Church, and it was a fact that was broadcast from the pulpit. Our church was unique. Most churches had youth groups, and the impression was that having an established youth group was for entertainment… Continue reading Youth Groups? Not at Our Church!
Is There a Wolf in the Church?
Feel free to play the YouTube video if you like for background music.My husband sent me an e-mail from work today after reading yesterday's blog post. He said it was pretty cool that our son drew a wolf in the picture of the church. I didn't remember seeing a wolf, so I asked my son… Continue reading Is There a Wolf in the Church?
Weapons of Battle
** Those of us who attended Beaverton Grace Bible Church certainly know how much the pastor admired and respected John MacArthur. I have heard first-hand from a pastor at Grace Community that Chuck O'Neal and others went to the Shepherd's Conference this year as they have gone many years past. I'd like to remind my… Continue reading Weapons of Battle
Children’s Church at Beaverton Grace Bible Church
* * * My children regularly attended children's church. Regretfully, my husband and I did not take note of what was being taught in children's church. We trusted everything was fine because we trusted the leadership. It was shocking to me when I discovered after 2 years and two months that… Continue reading Children’s Church at Beaverton Grace Bible Church
The No-Talk Rule is Not Allowed Here!
*** This mom's comment breaks my heart. I can relate with it so well. We as moms try to make sure our children are safe, are raised in a loving and nurturing environment. Having to acknowledge that we failed when we were doing our best is a tough pill to swallow. AnonymousApr 3, 2012 10:46… Continue reading The No-Talk Rule is Not Allowed Here!
Bottomless Pit
Disobedient Children and Meetings with the Pastor
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4 On our very first Sunday at the church, I recall being in the nursery with my baby. A sweet teenager was helping with childcare and she told me in a matter-of-fact way that she… Continue reading Disobedient Children and Meetings with the Pastor
Bloggers and Pastors
Modern day technology is amazing. Little did I know that by posting resources on my sidebar and reaching out to people found on the internet would yield comments and support from complete strangers. The intent of this blog is to provide information and support to those who have experienced any kind of spiritual abuse. … Continue reading Bloggers and Pastors
I Look to the Shepherd
We've had a busy week on the blog discussing how dictators abuse their authority over their people and comparing their characteristics with spiritual abusers. The last couple of days, we've read examples of the pastor recording private conversations without permission. In contrast, the Bible talks about how pastors are to be like shepherds. They do… Continue reading I Look to the Shepherd
Chuck O’Neal Secretly Recorded Private Conversations
* * * Pastor Chuck O'Neal sometimes recorded private conversations without getting permission from involved parties. The elders were aware of this practice as you will read below. This was not a rare practice for him according to some people who personally saw this taking place. I'm wondering how many churches… Continue reading Chuck O’Neal Secretly Recorded Private Conversations
White Hanky Award: "Hypocricy" by Anonymous Commenter
** I've visited a couple of "African-American" churches - of course they would welcome anybody, but they were primarily filled with African-Americans. They were so warm and loving. The services were exciting and the joy of the Lord was acknowledged loudly and from the heart. I love to see how other churches praise God. … Continue reading White Hanky Award: "Hypocricy" by Anonymous Commenter
Comparing the Two, Part 3
This is the final post of a 3-part series comparing the characteristics of dictators with people who spiritually abuse. The other two parts can be found here: Comparing the Two, Part 1 Comparing the Two, Part 2 "Anonymous" posted this comment on Part 1: The last sentence really made my head spin. I had been thinking of… Continue reading Comparing the Two, Part 3
Chillaxin’
My family and I spent quite a few hours on the road and are now at the Oregon coast enjoying a few days of spring break.It looks like we broke a record today on the blog in both number of hits and comments. If you have not read the comments, please check them out. So… Continue reading Chillaxin’
5,000 Hits
We've reached 5,000 hits on this blog! Woohooooooooo!!!!!
Comparing the Two, Part 2
This post is continued from Comparing the Two, Part 1. Some might ask how one can begin to compare the atrocities of physical starvation and beatings at the hands of a dictator to the emotional/spiritual abuse by pastor/elders of a church. They seem worlds different. I understand that question. The physical abuse mentioned in the… Continue reading Comparing the Two, Part 2
How Can They Live Without Jesus
Keith Green was a popular Christian singer when I was a teen. I was told that if you didn't have money for his concert, he would never turn you away. He also gave out his cassettes to people. He had a very giving heart. He also published a newsletter that I devoured and the information… Continue reading How Can They Live Without Jesus
Spiritual Sounding Board 