Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Mars: Hubble I apologize that we have not gotten to the topic of spiritual abuse resources. We will get to them next week. (Promises, promises). The last two days we have focused on legal ways to leave your church. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Church conflict
"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." Genesis 50:20 (NKJV) Larry Tomczak The departure of Larry Tomczak from PDI (renamed Sovereign Grace Ministries) has always been somewhat of a mystery until now… For those not familiar … Continue reading
"For from the least of them to the greatest of them, everyone is greedy for gain, and from the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely. And they have healed the brokenness of my people superficially saying, “Peace. peace,” but there is no peace." Jeremiah 6:13-14 This morning it dawned on me, I have heard … Continue reading
"We are born helpless. As soon as we are fully conscious we discover loneliness…" CS Lewis –Transposition and Other addresses Artist rendition of Kepler 11 if the Constellation Cygnus-NASA “It was very therapeutic to write about this “ So began this gentleman’s email to TWW. Coincidentally or rather, providentially, this communication arrived just as we were beginning our … Continue reading
We are all in the same boat in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty. -G.K. Chesterton Communion courtesy of freefoto.com Part 2 Yesterday, we left our missionary couple entering Guatemala in 1992. Here is what Kristine had to say. “Shortly after we arrived in Guatemala, my tidy paradigm of “true Christianity” began … Continue reading
Coming out of the closet regarding our identity.
Continue readingThe Harvard Business Review found that gossip is actually good for organizations.
Continue readingUpdate on the FBC Jax Watchdog lawsuit
Continue reading"Toxic faith exists when one or more dysfunctional systems provide false concepts of God, faith, and the individual." Stephen Arterburn and Jack Felton Ever wonder what is the "glue" that holds toxic faith systems together so strongly? It's actually quite simple. According to Arterburn and Felton, "In a dysfunctional system, whether it be a family or a religious organization, roles evolve to … Continue reading
Ten Characteristics of a Toxic-Faith System.
Continue readingDefining the stupidity of the statement that “no church is perfect.”
Continue readingA look at the problem of the role of women in the church
Continue readingGBC antiblogging resolution and the evolution of Christian blogging.
Continue readingHappy Anniversary to The Wartburg Watch
Continue readingTullian Tchividjian has links to some of the Calivinistas, particularly within Sovereign Grace Ministries raising the question if this sort of ministry is what he intended to bring to CRBC.
Continue readingTullian Tchividjian is interviewed by Christianity Today. We also give suggestions on how to handle church conflict in a more loving manner.
Continue readingThe growing conflict between the new pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Tullian Tchvidjian and the congregation and staff.
Continue readingThe history leading up to Tullian Tchvidjian assuming the role of head pastor at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church.
Continue readingA personal view of the creationism debate with the faith.
Continue readingReview of some of Steve Gaines teaching
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