Church discipline

Mark Dever / 9 Marks Edict – You Cannot Resign w/o “Permission”

Thu, Feb 02 2012
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Mark Dever / 9 Marks Edict – You Cannot Resign w/o “Permission”

"Just as freedom to worship is protected by the First Amendment, so also is the liberty to recede from one’s religious allegiance."

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Tomczak Sets the Record Straight

Fri, Dec 02 2011
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Tomczak Sets the Record Straight

 "But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive."

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The Pearls’ Profit-sharing Program

Fri, Mar 25 2011
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The Pearls’ Profit-sharing Program

"All that we call human history–money, poverty, ambition, war, prostitution, classes, empires, slavery–[is] the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy."   C.S. Lewis       Hey NGJ True Believers, LISTEN UP!!! If the recession has hit your family hard, Michael and Debi Pearl, out of the goodness of their hearts, have come up with a phenomenal way to boost your income (not to mention theirs!) All you have to is peddle Pearl paraphernalia. What a fantastic ministry/business opportunity you can do together with your kids.   It’s called the “Business in a Box” and here's how it works. Go to the No Greater Joy website http://www.nogreaterjoy.org/ and click on “Learn about Distributorship Program”. When you do, an exciting opportunity awaits you. Here's what you'll discover…   “NGJ's Home Business-in-a-box!   A rewarding home-based business for your entire family!   No Greater Joy Ministries has a home-based business program custom made for families just like yours. The following information gives you an outline of this program, how it works, the cost, and how your family can get started right away!   How this program can benefit your family and Continue reading →

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Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child and a Trip to Home Depot

Thu, Mar 24 2011
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Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child and a Trip to Home Depot

An explanation of the image: It is one of your blog queens who gave up her glamorous image for the sake of a point. She is wearing Three Stooges lounge pants, a “10 Reasons That Captain Kirk Is Better Than Captain Picard” T Shirt,  a bathrobe and Cheetos (the national uniform of bloggers.)  However, she is also wielding a plumbing supply line in order to beat any kids or dogs who try to steal her Cheetos or Star Trek T shirt. ********************************************** Today we are wrapping up our review of To Train Up A Child, authored by Michael and Debi Pearl. Their approach to “child training” has drawn both applause and criticism. It is interesting that there seems to be no middle ground with regard to the Pearl’s approach to child rearing. Before we get into the Pearls’ teachings on “the rod”, we want to share another unusual way they “trained” their children. Michael Pearl writes: “When I was yet young I determined that I would rear no sissies. When an infant fell over from a sitting position to the floor and bumped his head, we pretended to ignore it. When a toddler took a spill, we let him lie, Continue reading →

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Child “Training” Pearl Style

Wed, Mar 23 2011
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Child “Training” Pearl Style

“The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.” Pablo Cassals www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/society/childabuse.php TWW has found the Pearl’s advice so concerning, we are doing an extra post this week. Clarification: TWW recognizes that good Christians are all over the place on the issue of spanking and we believe it is a worthy subject for discussion. Both of us have spanked our kids, albeit rarely. This series is looking at abusive punishment and treatment of children. Michael and Debi Pearl have established quite a following in the seventeen years since To Train Up A Child was first published. Have you ever wondered what Michael Pearls’ qualifications are for doling out “child training” advice? Here are his qualifications according to the No Greater Joy website. “No Greater Joy is the ministry of Michael and Debi Pearl under the auspices of No Greater Joy Ministries Inc. Michael has been a pastor, missionary, and evangelist for over 40 years. The Pearls’ five children were all homeschooled, and have grown up to become missionaries and church leaders. Though holding a BS Continue reading →

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My Experience with Church Discipline at Covenant Fellowship – Debra Baker

Fri, Mar 11 2011
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My Experience with Church Discipline at Covenant Fellowship – Debra Baker

“Spiritual abuse is the misuse of a position of power, leadership, or influence to further the selfish interests of someone other than the individual who needs help. Sometimes abuse arises out of a doctrinal position. At other times it occurs because of legitimate personal needs of a leader that are being met by illegitimate means. Spiritually abusive religious systems are sometimes described as legalistic, mind controlling, religiously addictive, and authoritarian.” –David Henke     freefoto.com       We anticipate the following objection. Why are you dredging up something that happened so long ago? There are many reasons. When this incident occurred, there was no internet available for Debra to tell her story. Until fairly recently, the church/pastors controlled the microphone. They were able to tell a story from their perspective. Pastors and church leaders have as much of a sin problem as those they lead. Yet, in some churches, they hide behind an artificial wall of "authority" or "covering" which allows them freedom to follow the dictates of their own sinful nature with precious little accountability. The Internet has changed all of that. Finally, incidents hidden in the past can be brought to light and analyzed. Stories such as Continue reading →

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The Wartburg Watch-Unveiled

Mon, Sep 20 2010
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Coming out of the closet regarding our identity.

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Toxic Faith: Experiencing Healing from Painful Spiritual Abuse

Thu, Jul 29 2010
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Book review of Toxic Faith.

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The “No Church Is Perfect” Tap Dance

Fri, Jul 23 2010
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Defining the stupidity of the statement that "no church is perfect."

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Caner’s Conundrum: When The Church Acts Like John Edwards

Thu, Jul 01 2010
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Ergun Caner aftermath

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