Author: Jeff Crippen

I am the pastor of Christ Reformation Church in Tillamook, Oregon, arriving here in 1993. I have been a pastor since 1983 and was a police officer for 12 years before that. My wife and I have been married since 1971. Verla is a medical assistant at a local clinic and in our spare time we like to hunt, fish, and ride our motorcycle.

A Typical Line by an Abuser — “I Just Don’t Know Why She Left Me”

Jeff Crippen36 Comments

Recently we have been watching the reality series "Life Below Zero." One of the couples featured in the episodes is a clear example of an abuser and victim — Andy (abuser) and Kate (victim). If you want to see an abuser in action, just tune in and watch. Kate was in denial in earlier episodes… Continue reading A Typical Line by an Abuser — “I Just Don’t Know Why She Left Me”

Woman as Owned Property —A Prevailing Mentality in the Church

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I have mentioned in past posts that I have known professing Christian men (and women who have bought into it) who really believe that a wife is the husband's property. Owned. He sees his children that way too, even when they grow up. His. Mine. Holds the title deed to them. One such man —… Continue reading Woman as Owned Property —A Prevailing Mentality in the Church