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 People who want to ride the fence
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Understanding abuse: one pastor’s journey
A true autobiographical story. Names (including the author’s) places and dates are fictional. My name is Michael Lehman. I’ve served in pastoral ministry since my ordination in 1986. I’d describe my theological convictions as reformed evangelical. For the past few years I’ve been on an extended sabbatical, devoted to further study and writing. During this… Continue reading Understanding abuse: one pastor’s journey
Foolish Naivete About Evil Disqualifies a “Counselor”
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 Foolish Naivete About Evil Disqualifies a “Counselor”
The idolatry of marriage – the church is putting marriage on a pedestal
[July 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 hymn was sung recently in a church service I attended. I don't like the hymn much because it seems almost like idolatry of the Cross — the piece… Continue reading The idolatry of marriage – the church is putting marriage on a pedestal
Any mug could have done it
Albert Earnest Coates was a master surgeon, soldier, teacher and humanitarian. Refusing to leave his patients during the Second World War, Coates became a Prisoner of War of the Japanese. An ex POW, Private Bill Hood, said of Coates "... they, the POW camp doctors, were all good, but Colonel Coates stood out... he not… Continue reading Any mug could have done it
Horrific case of church abuse
Laura commented on my John Piper post of August 3rd, 2012 and we are reproducing her words here because we think it's such a horrific case of church abuse we would love to give all our readers the opportunity to encourage her and add their own comments. Here is what Laura wrote: *** I would like… Continue reading Horrific case of church abuse
Confronting Abuse: We Must be Like John the Baptist
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 Confronting Abuse: We Must be Like John the Baptist
A Cry For Justice 