I don't like to think about spiritual abuse, or abusive churches, or abusive pastors. I don't like it. For one reason, this is because the abusers I have had to deal with over the years as a pastor love to accuse me and our Elders and our church of having abused them. So I am… Continue reading How to Create an Abusive Church
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What About that Perfect Family in the Pew this Easter Morning?
It is Easter morning here in the Pacific NW. I picked up a few new clothes yesterday (I don't like to spend money on clothes as long as there are books and motorcycles and fishing / hunting supplies to be had). The new clothes got me thinking. Easter Sunday is a day when lots and… Continue reading What About that Perfect Family in the Pew this Easter Morning?
