Why did Moses put a veil on his face? (and how Pharisees misinterpret it)

(Exodus 34:29-35  ESV)  When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand as he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. Aaron and all the people of Israel saw Moses, and… Continue reading Why did Moses put a veil on his face? (and how Pharisees misinterpret it)

Another reason why Christ’s covenant with the church is DIFFERENT from the covenant of marriage between a husband and wife.

[August 25, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us....  (Galatians 3:13  ESV)) The curse of the law, Deuteronomy 27:15-26: "'Cursed be the man… Continue reading Another reason why Christ’s covenant with the church is DIFFERENT from the covenant of marriage between a husband and wife.

Exodus and Freedom from Abuse

[September 19, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] This post has been written by one of our readers — Still Scared (But Getting Angry). *** I have often asked for prayer and specifically asked people not to… Continue reading Exodus and Freedom from Abuse

The strength of survivors: Emma’s story

Emma (not her real name) wrote an email to me recently, and I publish these excerpts here with her permission. *** I don’t blame myself. He seemed so sincere. I went into it with an open heart – and God will bless me for the good that I have done for him. Even now, I… Continue reading The strength of survivors: Emma’s story

What to do When the Going Gets Reaaallly Hard

UPDATE Sept 2021: I have come to believe that Jeff Crippen does not practise what he preaches. He vilely persecuted an abuse victim and spiritually abused many other people in the Tillamook congregation. Go here to read the evidence. Jeff has not gone to the people that he spiritually and emotionally abused. He has not apologised to them,… Continue reading What to do When the Going Gets Reaaallly Hard