The #1 Thing to Look for When Joining a Church — by Wade Burleson @ Istoria Ministries Blog

I am often asked, “What’s the best way to know whether or not a church is worth joining?”My answer often surprises people. The measure of the greatness of a church is not seen in the size of the church, nor the missions emphasis, nor the children’s or youth programs, nor the style of worship. Nope. Not…

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How to Spot a Calvininista Pastor – Are These Some Clues? – by The Wartburg Watch blog

Are these reformed red flags and differences between traditional Southern Baptists and extreme Calvinists spot on?

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How Do I Find a Safe Church? – by Leslie Vernick

Morning friends, Wow, we have had quite a week. We’ve had a lively and productive discussion on spiritual abuse in marriage on this blog. Last Sunday I heard a very interesting sermon on the third commandment about not taking the Lord’s name in vain which tied very closely to the whole topic of spiritual abuse. To…

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A Successful Church Takeover Using Stealth Strategies in the Calvinista Playbook. – by The Wartburg Watch blog

This detailed testimony of a church takeover is a tremendous tool to help someone recognize the moves Calvinistas make to gain control over the congregation

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9 Marks and The Gospel Coalition Apparently Continue to Ignore Abuse in Their Midst. – by The Wartburg Watch blog

When will 9 Marks realize that they have a problem with how church discipline is applied.

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Another Mark Dever/9Marks’ Church Fail. “The Little Blog That Roared. The Controversy at First Baptist Church, Sapulpa, OK.” – by The Wartburg Watch blog

The Sapulpa Messenger:The little blog that could! Prediction: They won’t be little anymore.

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How Lori Alexander’s Teachings May Keep Women in Abusive Relationships. – by Spiritual Sounding Board blog

Lori Alexander, Emotional Abuse, Headship, Submission -by Kathi I’ve been reading Lori Alexander’s blogs for quite a while now. Just when I think her writing is the same old boring rhetoric she always blathers on about, she ups her game. Her recent post, “How Not to Get Married” is one that actually should be titled, […]

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