Category Archives: Discernment

“SHEPHERDING A CHILD’S HEART” – The Unrealistic Demands Upon Children In Insular, Doctrinally Linear (uneducated) Religious Cult(ures) That Perpetuate Harm – From A “Layman’s” Perspective, Lest We Forget

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Rory

This is not a review of the book Shepherding A Child’s Heart (SACH) by Ted Tripp, there are many excellent reviews available which I share later that lay out the concerns we have from our experience with this material years … Continue reading →

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What Is the Common Thread in These Stories So Well Written About this Year? Connecting the Dots of What, At First Glance, Appear As Disjointed Gospel/ Religious Dysfunction

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Rory

1. Al Mohler: The Humiliation of the Southern Baptist Convention 2. Toronto Police Investigating More Incidents At Saint Michael’s College School 3. Memphis megachurch pastor Andy Savage resigns admitting ‘immoral’ sexual misconduct 4. The Sin of Silence As many know, … Continue reading →

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Eventually, Fish Are Food Not Friends

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Rory

Came across an article today that had this very accurate image that took me back to my encounters with one of several pastors over the years. Illustrated by the talented NakedPastor. Titled Invitation to Intimidation

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Dangerous Denials and Debilitating Manipulative Beliefs

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Rory

This vlog is powerful and I love it. To all the people and preachers I once knew (and many hundreds of preachers who hold to this ignorant view) and who STILL go on about “all you need is Jesus and … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Given Intuition Not Disguised Compulsion

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Rory

Galatians 5:1 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Though I may not subscribe to all that this speaker and Adventist … Continue reading →

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The Proof is Well Hidden Within the Thick Gospel (Papacy) Pudding

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Rory

A lengthy response to the insanity continually being unveiled within popular evangelicalism. 1 Timothy 5:19-21 19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses. 20 Those guilty of sin must … Continue reading →

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Hay, Stubble And A Happy Final Wooden Anniversary and Congratulations are in Order.. 

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Rory

Take a breath for the following… a little long winded as usual. Well it’s only appropriate to congratulate Crossway Community Church Langley Surrey along with its now defunct surrogate” church plant” Redemption Hill Church and all their directors & leaders … Continue reading →

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The Modern Crusade.. a second look

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Rory

Festival of Hope, a side that isn’t so obvious yet critically important. I don’t lay the issues I’m about to point out regarding “the local church” at Mr Franklin Graham’s feet however I believe it’s time to begin to re-evangelize … Continue reading →

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“Submission and the Saviour”, “Shame”……… and the Irony Facing Party “Faithful” Jockeying for Favoured Positions, Influence and a Seat Close  to “Biblical” “Greatness”

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Rory

[Jeremiah 2:13 It’s one thing to be a broken cistern but it’s a whole other matter to be on a faulty, fractured and fracturing foundation]..

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Dangers Within the Church- Red Cups, Red Flags, Church Splits and Foul Smelling Theology…

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Rory

(reinstated Nov 16th 2016 after being deleted in some manner) An analytical “gospel centered” response to an inconceivable claim…..in light of recent history..

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