Update: I have altered this post after receiving constructive criticism from Sister. I no longer agree with everything I wrote in the first version but am keeping the first version in the public domain as a PDF (link). It can also be found at the Web Archive — Barbara Roberts, April 16th, 2021 *** Joseph’s… Continue reading Joseph’s treatment of his brothers — reflections and applications
Tag: Samuel
9. The will-o-the-wisp of hope for abusive men
Chris Moles doesn't fully understand the story of King David Chris Moles uses the story of King David's taking Bathsheba for his sexual gratification to illustrate what he calls the "four pillars of domestic abuse" (W*). The four pillars Chris sets out are: superiority – the abusers misuse their power because they believe in their own superiority objectification –… Continue reading 9. The will-o-the-wisp of hope for abusive men
Silence As Defiance: Tamar’s Desolation — a reblog from The Shiloh Project
[May 26, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] Today's post is an anonymous, personal reflection on the experience of sexual exploitation in childhood. The reflection also draws on the biblical story of Amnon’s rape of Tamar (2… Continue reading Silence As Defiance: Tamar’s Desolation — a reblog from The Shiloh Project
David’s sin against Bathsheba and Uriah
[July 20, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] Today we are sharing two sermons by Ps Sam Powell. David's Rise and Fall, 2 Sam 7 - 11 At the start of this sermon Ps Powell explains what… Continue reading David’s sin against Bathsheba and Uriah
Churches are sinfully honouring reprobates—Eli and his reprobate sons. The unpardonable sin.
UPDATE Sept 2021: Barbara Roberts has 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… Continue reading Churches are sinfully honouring reprobates—Eli and his reprobate sons. The unpardonable sin.
The First Church of Keilah – A ‘Church’ that Hands Victims Over to the Abuser
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 The First Church of Keilah – A ‘Church’ that Hands Victims Over to the Abuser
If You Have Ever Exposed an Abuser, You Know the Loss of “Friends”
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 If You Have Ever Exposed an Abuser, You Know the Loss of “Friends”
A Cry For Justice 