1Co 5:11-13 But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler--not even to eat with such a one. (12) For what have I to…
Read MoreRev 2:14-16 But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, so that they might eat food sacrificed to idols and practice sexual immorality. (15) So also you…
Read MoreJust a reminder for everyone that from this point on the Sunday morning sermon will be posted at Light For Dark Times instead of here at Unholy Charade. This is in keeping with our "remodeling" of LFDT's to make it a, well, "virtual church" of Christ Reformation Church here in…
Read MoreA few years back I received a copy of a small book written by Pastor Marc J. Grimaldi entitled Gossip: The Church Killer. It included a letter from Pastor Grimaldi which indicated he had sent out a copy of his book to pastors such as myself. He said in the…
Read MoreTake no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible . (Eph 5:11-13) Jesus exposed evil. The Light of the World…
Read MoreIsa 2:17 And the haughtiness of man shall be humbled, and the lofty pride of men shall be brought low, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. If you have ever experienced "life" with an abuser (which no doubt most of our readers have) then you understand…
Read MoreAbuse and the Doctrine of Headship and Submission Pt 3 Last sermon from the series: The Psychology and Methods of Sin A 21 sermon series on domestic violence and abuse First given on January 9, 2011 Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 NOTE: This is the final sermon in this series…
Read MoreThere are scores of books written and designed to be used to counsel engaged couples, purporting to make them better prepared for marriage. Many pastors insist on pre-marriage counseling before they will agree to perform a wedding. I am sure that their intent is good, but frankly, I have never…
Read MoreIsaiah 56:10 His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge; they are all silent dogs; they cannot bark, dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber. If you have experienced attacks from the wicked such as domestic abusers or sociopaths say, in the church, who demand to have power and control,…
Read MoreWe don't usually publish on Tuesday, but this little nugget of truth couldn't wait. Abusers are secretive and enjoy keeping their targets "guessing" about what they (the abuser) are going to do or think or say in given situations. Don Hennessy nails it when he says (emphasis mine), He (the…
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