[June 24, 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 is part 1 of a 7 part series on Spiritual Blindness and Deception. Are abusers spiritually blind? (Or psychologically blind, which is pretty much the same thing.) Are… Continue reading Are abusers blind? Are abusers deceived? What does the Bible say?
Tag: marriage ministries
A Fresh Look at Evil and an Open Call to all who Teach on Marriage – Ephesians 6
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 A Fresh Look at Evil and an Open Call to all who Teach on Marriage – Ephesians 6
Paul Hegstrom and Life Skills International — an organization we are reluctant to endorse
UPDATE Feb 2022 After considering all the comments made on this post, including those from Joshua Kaus and Judy Hegstrom, I have made alterations to this post. Things I no longer believe I have struck through. Things I have added are in purple. I have removed Life Skills International from our Hall of Blind Guides:… Continue reading Paul Hegstrom and Life Skills International — an organization we are reluctant to endorse
Thursday Thought — 2equal1: a ‘ministry’ to avoid
Recently one of our Facebook readers told us of the horrific experience she had with 2equal1 Marriage Ministries. Her personal contact with the Australian directors revealed that they are not only ignorant as to the mentality and tactics of abusers but they twist and distort biblical scriptures and doctrines. We wanted our readership to know that… Continue reading Thursday Thought — 2equal1: a ‘ministry’ to avoid
Focus on the Family & John MacArthur spout “God hates divorce.” And do they accept correction?
Focus on the Family recently re-broadcast an interview they did with John MacArthur titled God's Word on Divorce and Remarriage Part 1. [If the broadcast does not work or you would like to read a transcript of the episode, click here. Editors.] So we called them out on our Facebook page (link). Here is a quote from the broadcast.… Continue reading Focus on the Family & John MacArthur spout “God hates divorce.” And do they accept correction?
Worshiping marriage? — “The Ten Commandments of Marriage” — Discernment needed
The most effective way to propagate a lie is to mix it with some truth. As Mary Poppins noted, a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down. However, in the case of many Christian bloggers, counselors, pastors or authors that provide marriage counseling, it is not medicine going down the throats of those… Continue reading Worshiping marriage? — “The Ten Commandments of Marriage” — Discernment needed
A “Gauntlet Down” Challenge to James Dobson, Focus on the Family, and Other Christian Ministries of Fame
One of the most common characteristics of an abuser is — you all know it well — he never admits when he is wrong. Never admits fault. Never takes blame. Unless of course it is done just for show, to dupe others into thinking he is "humble." Now, here is a question for all of us.… Continue reading A “Gauntlet Down” Challenge to James Dobson, Focus on the Family, and Other Christian Ministries of Fame
A Cry For Justice 