"Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman asked the county coroner to examine the body of Cardinal Anthony J. Bevilacqua last week because the timing of the 88-year-old prelate's death struck her as "peculiar," she said Friday.
Ferman acknowledged that she enlisted county Coroner Walter I. Hofman because the cardinal died one day after a Philadelphia judge said Bevilacqua could be called to testify at the child sex-abuse and endangerment trial of three current and former priests.
"I had the same reaction that many people had and that many people communicated with me," Ferman told reporters at a news conference in Norristown. "It struck many of us as odd, as peculiar, that the cardinal passed away so suddenly after the court ruling. . . . I just thought that someone should make sure that nothing happened that was inappropriate."
Snip, full article at this link: http://articles.philly.com/2012-02-10/news/31046527_1_full-autopsy-county-coroner-death/2
Death: What awaits us?
February 11, 2012
February 7, 2012
Vatican investigated 4,000 cases of child sex abuse in the last 10 years, U.S. cardinal reveals
Vatican investigated 4,000 cases of child sex abuse in the last 10 years, U.S. cardinal reveals
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2097643/Vatican-investigated-4-000-cases-child-sex-abuse-10-years-U-S-cardinal-reveals.html#ixzz1li1yk8si
"Your Catholic church at work in the world"
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2097643/Vatican-investigated-4-000-cases-child-sex-abuse-10-years-U-S-cardinal-reveals.html#ixzz1li1yk8si
"Your Catholic church at work in the world"
February 5, 2012
Newt Gingrich joined his mistress' (now wife) Catholic church
I am about a day late with this news, but I thought it interesting that Newt Gingrich has finally joined the Roman Catholic "church" that his mistress (now wife) is a member of.
Regular readers will recall that the late Jerry Falwell invited the adulterer Gingrich to deliver the commencement address in 2007. And while Falwell dropped dead not long after praising Gingrich, the soon to be Catholic, thrice married Gingrich, delivered the 2007 commencement address to the largely Southern Baptist University.
(Jackie Gingrich, Marrianne Gingrich, Calista Gingrich)
He was no doubt warmly received.......
Southern Baptist sex offender Darrell Gilyard returns to pulpit
Three years after pleading guilty to sex crimes, a Jacksonville pastor returned to the pulpit Sunday.
Darrell Gilyard presided over Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church before pleading guilty in 2009 to lewd molestation and lewd conduct with two teenage girls in his congregation. He served just less than three years in prison and was released at the end of December.
On Sunday, Gilyard served as a guest speaker Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church on the Northside.
"He has a God given talent and I think he's paid his debts to society," said Fran Lewis, who attended services to hear Gilyard speak.
Members of the church said they are rallying behind their new guest pastor.
Minister Robert Greene said he recently met Gilyard for the first time and likes what he sees. He said he doesn’t know of any members that turned away, expressed disappointment or were upset about Gilyard's work with the church.
Snip - article at link
February 4, 2012
The tale of two reactions or the hate of Planned Parenthood supporters
I noticed an interesting dichotomy on my Facebook feed after the Susan G. Komen Foundation announced that they would no longer fund the infamous abortion provider Planned Parenthood.
One friend, herself a breast cancer survivor who was helped by Komen for the Cure, was delighted and made a post to Facebook sharing to good news. It was a lovely post full of love and light and even included a picture of smiling babies.
Another friend, who is actually a many times removed cousin who looked me up on Facebook several years ago, made a furious serious of posts in which she slammed and attacked Komen for the Cure in every was possible. She was in a rage, she could not stand the fact that Susan G. Koman was no longer going to fund the abortion mills at Planned Parenthood.
This woman, the cousin, is also a breast cancer survivor who just two days before all these events had announced that her breast cancer had returned and that she would be undergoing a mastectomy of her remaining breast. So her hate and rage took me by surprise. She also had been helped by the Susan G. Komen foundation.
The difference in these two ladies? One is a born again Christian, the other is a left wing liberal type. I'll leave it to my readers to hazard a guess as to which lady was glad, and which lady was in a rage.
One friend, herself a breast cancer survivor who was helped by Komen for the Cure, was delighted and made a post to Facebook sharing to good news. It was a lovely post full of love and light and even included a picture of smiling babies.
Another friend, who is actually a many times removed cousin who looked me up on Facebook several years ago, made a furious serious of posts in which she slammed and attacked Komen for the Cure in every was possible. She was in a rage, she could not stand the fact that Susan G. Koman was no longer going to fund the abortion mills at Planned Parenthood.
This woman, the cousin, is also a breast cancer survivor who just two days before all these events had announced that her breast cancer had returned and that she would be undergoing a mastectomy of her remaining breast. So her hate and rage took me by surprise. She also had been helped by the Susan G. Komen foundation.
The difference in these two ladies? One is a born again Christian, the other is a left wing liberal type. I'll leave it to my readers to hazard a guess as to which lady was glad, and which lady was in a rage.
February 2, 2012
Independent Fundamental Baptist IFB Missionaries Murdered in Mexico - RIP - John and Wanda Casias
The embassy identified the couple as John and Wanda Casias.
Valerie Alirez, the eldest child of John Casias, told The Associated Press from her home in Greeley, Colorado, that one of her brothers found her father and stepmother Tuesday dead in their home in Santiago, Nuevo Leon.
The family was originally from Amarillo, Texas, but relatives said John and Wanda Casias moved to Mexico in the late 1970s or early 1980s and made it their home.
Read more:
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints"
January 27, 2012
January 24, 2012
"The son of a preacher man" Oral Roberts son Richard Arrested on DUI Charge
Son of Oral Roberts Arrested on DUI Charge
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2012/January/Son-of-Evangelist-Oral-Roberts-Arrested-for-DUI/
Ya'll say this one coming, right?
"In her 1983 memoir, “Ashes to Gold,” Richard Roberts’ first wife, Patti, documented the jet-set lifestyle: a blue Mercedes as a Christmas gift for Richard, a Jaguar for her, Italian suits and Palm Beach vacations."
I read that book many years ago and wondered how people could be so blind as to follow the Roberts, Oral and Richard.
I still wonder.
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2012/January/Son-of-Evangelist-Oral-Roberts-Arrested-for-DUI/
Ya'll say this one coming, right?
"In her 1983 memoir, “Ashes to Gold,” Richard Roberts’ first wife, Patti, documented the jet-set lifestyle: a blue Mercedes as a Christmas gift for Richard, a Jaguar for her, Italian suits and Palm Beach vacations."
I read that book many years ago and wondered how people could be so blind as to follow the Roberts, Oral and Richard.
I still wonder.
January 12, 2012
First Baptist Church in Morgan City youth pastor Mitchell J. Rousse arrested, charges of using the Internet to solicit sex with a minor
"Kenner police have arrested a Morgan City youth minister on charges of using the Internet to solicit sex with a minor and to transmit pictures of his penis. Mitchell J. Rousse, 32, of Patterson was booked Wednesday with computer-aided solicitation for sexual purposes and three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile."
Link here: http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2012/01/kenner_police_arrest_youth_min.html
Link here: http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2012/01/kenner_police_arrest_youth_min.html
Researcher working on benefits of red wine 'falsified data more than 100 times'
Researcher working on benefits of red wine 'falsified data more than 100 times'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2085609/Researcher-working-benefits-red-wine-falsified-data-100-times.html#ixzz1jGkDkroz
Proverbs 23:29 ¶Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?
30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2085609/Researcher-working-benefits-red-wine-falsified-data-100-times.html#ixzz1jGkDkroz
Proverbs 23:29 ¶Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?
30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
October 31, 2011
Herman Cain sang about JESUS and got a standing ovation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZe75JSXhyU&feature=player_embedded
October 18, 2011
The question you've all been asking is now answered: Where is Rick Ousley?
Someone just posted a comment and said that Mr. Rick Ousley is a lay pastor at a United Methodist church in Moody, The Gathering Place.
Not a Baptist any more it would seem.
Not a Baptist any more it would seem.
October 15, 2011
Your Catholic Church at Work in the World - KC Bishop arrested for kiddie porn cover - up for priest friend molester
http://news.yahoo.com/kc-bishop-charged-not-bringing-porn-police-185423369.html
That's just how they roll.
That's just how they roll.
September 29, 2011
Ex- Southern Baptist minister indicted on homosexual molestation sex counts - 5 victims so far
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110929/NEWS/109290356/Ex-minister-indicted-sex-counts?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Home|s
September 7, 2011
Former Clinton music minister faces sex crime charges in 2 cities (John Langworthy, Prestonwood Baptist Church)
Clinton High’s former choir teacher today was charged with eight counts of felony gratification of lust for alleged sexual crimes against boys that occurred in the 1980s.
John Langworthy, 49, of 309 Hunter’s Ridge Drive was taken into custody at his home at about 11 a.m., said Clinton Police Det. Josh Frazier. He is charged by Clinton police stemming from alleged acts with two boys between ages 10-13 in Clinton between 1980-1984, Frazier said.
Read the entire article at the below link. 5 victims so far.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110907/NEWS/110907012/Former-Clinton-teacher-faces-sex-crime-charges-2-cities?
John Langworthy, 49, of 309 Hunter’s Ridge Drive was taken into custody at his home at about 11 a.m., said Clinton Police Det. Josh Frazier. He is charged by Clinton police stemming from alleged acts with two boys between ages 10-13 in Clinton between 1980-1984, Frazier said.
Read the entire article at the below link. 5 victims so far.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110907/NEWS/110907012/Former-Clinton-teacher-faces-sex-crime-charges-2-cities?
September 1, 2011
Southern Baptist Church Morrison Heights fights to keep their knowledge of child molester of boys hidden from the court
John Langworthy confessed in front of his entire church that he molested boys, although he called it "sexual indiscretions with younger males."
Now his church and it's pastor (Pastor Greg Belser) and elders (attorney Philip Gunn, alos an elder at Morrison Heights) are fighting to keep anything Langworthy told them under wraps. Because that's how Southern Baptists roll. Cover up for the child molesters and let the victims suffer.
Thank you Morrison Heights. You knew the guy was a child molester since AT LEAST way back in May of 2010. You allowed him to keep working there until just recently when the heat from bloggers got too hot for you and he resigned without telling the congregation WHY. Then you made up some lie about stress and emotional pressure. (Pastor Belser gave him a going away party and I believe there was a huge severance pay out.)
Then the heat from the blogosphere became even hotter because of the church trying to cover up for the guy and Langworthy went before the congregation to confess "sexual indiscretions" with younger males. (Code for the homosexual molestation of children??)
And NOW, NOW, you want to act like you never said those things and NOW the church wants to cover it up?
The crime was bad enough, but it's the cover up that's going to sink you.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110828/NEWS/108280371/Abuse-case-talks-called-privileged?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Home|s
Now his church and it's pastor (Pastor Greg Belser) and elders (attorney Philip Gunn, alos an elder at Morrison Heights) are fighting to keep anything Langworthy told them under wraps. Because that's how Southern Baptists roll. Cover up for the child molesters and let the victims suffer.
Thank you Morrison Heights. You knew the guy was a child molester since AT LEAST way back in May of 2010. You allowed him to keep working there until just recently when the heat from bloggers got too hot for you and he resigned without telling the congregation WHY. Then you made up some lie about stress and emotional pressure. (Pastor Belser gave him a going away party and I believe there was a huge severance pay out.)
Then the heat from the blogosphere became even hotter because of the church trying to cover up for the guy and Langworthy went before the congregation to confess "sexual indiscretions" with younger males. (Code for the homosexual molestation of children??)
And NOW, NOW, you want to act like you never said those things and NOW the church wants to cover it up?
The crime was bad enough, but it's the cover up that's going to sink you.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110828/NEWS/108280371/Abuse-case-talks-called-privileged?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Home|s
August 23, 2011
Former Hephzibah House student writes book: They Meant it for Evil
Some of my regular readers may remember Lucinda Pennington. She was a student at Hephzibah House in Warsaw, IN and has spoken openly about how Dr. Ron Williams and Mrs. Patti Williams helped her during her stay at Hephzibah House. Lucinda also gave a beautiful and moving tribute at Patti Williams funeral.
Lucinda is now a pastor's wife, a Youth Specialist with the Department of Social Services and the mother of four daughters. The Pennington family is all set to welcome baby number 5 in just a few months!
I've become acquainted with Lucinda over the past few years and I've just finished her wonderful book.
This lady experienced horrors unimaginable and abuse unthinkable, but through her faith in Jesus Christ she has truly overcome the past and those who hurt her. And to be quite honest, some parts of her life were so hard to read. I kept asking myself, "how can someone do this to a child?" But Lucinda doesn't wallow in self pity or brokenness, but speaks of a Lord and Savior who was the balm in Gilead to a hurting young lady.
She loves the Lord Jesus and I believe her book would be a help to you if you're struggling with any abuse issues and healing. You won't find any psychobabble or mantras, just the true story of a young girl who stared a hellish life in the face and through Jesus Christ, lived to tell. And not just lived to tell, but walk in victory as a pastor's wife and mom of four beautiful daughters.
If you'd like an autographed copy, you can order directly from Lucinda. The price is $11.99 and Lucinda is offering free shipping via media mail. http://theymeantitforevil.webs.com/shipping.htm
You can order the book from the publisher here: http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=9781613460931
The publisher also has downloads available.
From the book cover:
They Meant It For Evil
by Lucinda Pennington
What do you do when the very people who are supposed to love and protect you are the ones who hurt you?
Lucinda Pennington suffered unimaginable abuse as a child. Left by her mother at the hospital at three days old, Lucinda became a ward of the state, entering Maine's foster care system. While in foster care, she was physically, mentally, and sexually abused by the very people who were meant to care for her. She was sexually abused at the hands of her foster brother; starved, beaten, and locked up by her foster parents; and ignored by her social worker. Unfortunately, she suffered the same fate at each foster home thereafter and even after she was adopted. But through it all, there was one who never hurt her: God, her heavenly Father. He gave her hope.
Now, as a grown woman, Lucinda's faith has helped her overcome her past, and in They Meant It for Evil, she encourages those who have suffered abuse to take a step toward healing. God can help you turn what was meant as evil in your life. Allow Him to use you and turn what was meant for evil into something good for Him. Show your abusers they did not ruin your life! Your abusers no longer have this power over you! Stand up and be proud you are a survivor!
136 pages - $11.99 (paperback)
*Editor's note and disclosure: This is a completely uncompensated recommendation and one I'm happy to make.
Lucinda is now a pastor's wife, a Youth Specialist with the Department of Social Services and the mother of four daughters. The Pennington family is all set to welcome baby number 5 in just a few months!
I've become acquainted with Lucinda over the past few years and I've just finished her wonderful book.
This lady experienced horrors unimaginable and abuse unthinkable, but through her faith in Jesus Christ she has truly overcome the past and those who hurt her. And to be quite honest, some parts of her life were so hard to read. I kept asking myself, "how can someone do this to a child?" But Lucinda doesn't wallow in self pity or brokenness, but speaks of a Lord and Savior who was the balm in Gilead to a hurting young lady.
She loves the Lord Jesus and I believe her book would be a help to you if you're struggling with any abuse issues and healing. You won't find any psychobabble or mantras, just the true story of a young girl who stared a hellish life in the face and through Jesus Christ, lived to tell. And not just lived to tell, but walk in victory as a pastor's wife and mom of four beautiful daughters.
If you'd like an autographed copy, you can order directly from Lucinda. The price is $11.99 and Lucinda is offering free shipping via media mail. http://theymeantitforevil.webs.com/shipping.htm
You can order the book from the publisher here: http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=9781613460931
The publisher also has downloads available.
From the book cover:
They Meant It For Evil
by Lucinda Pennington
What do you do when the very people who are supposed to love and protect you are the ones who hurt you?
Lucinda Pennington suffered unimaginable abuse as a child. Left by her mother at the hospital at three days old, Lucinda became a ward of the state, entering Maine's foster care system. While in foster care, she was physically, mentally, and sexually abused by the very people who were meant to care for her. She was sexually abused at the hands of her foster brother; starved, beaten, and locked up by her foster parents; and ignored by her social worker. Unfortunately, she suffered the same fate at each foster home thereafter and even after she was adopted. But through it all, there was one who never hurt her: God, her heavenly Father. He gave her hope.
Now, as a grown woman, Lucinda's faith has helped her overcome her past, and in They Meant It for Evil, she encourages those who have suffered abuse to take a step toward healing. God can help you turn what was meant as evil in your life. Allow Him to use you and turn what was meant for evil into something good for Him. Show your abusers they did not ruin your life! Your abusers no longer have this power over you! Stand up and be proud you are a survivor!
136 pages - $11.99 (paperback)
August 20, 2011
August 19, 2011
Pastor apologizes to his black assistant for "what my people did to your people so long ago"
Opinion: I apologized to Vicki today
Gaston Oaks Baptist Church in Dallas is a remnant church of the historic Gaston Avenue Baptist Church. I came out of retirement to be the permanent part-time pastor at Gaston Oaks and am grateful I did.
Vicki Turner is my bright, vivacious and hard-working assistant. She is a strong woman, and she is African-American. She has been on the Gaston staff for almost 25 years.
Vicki and I shared our experience of both recently viewing the film “The Help.” We laughed again over the story line and the vivid characters it portrayed. She shared with me that her mother had been a “domestic” in Dallas while Vicki was a child.
(snip)
 Vicki Turner |
As our conversation drew to a close, I did something I had never done before. I apologized to Vicki. “Vicki, I am profoundly sorry for what my people did to your people so long ago,” I told her. “Also, I am so glad I have lived to see a world of change among the attitudes of white people.”
Vicki confessed she has not seen as much change as I have, and that is not surprising given our different perspectives. She added, “When I first started to work in the Gaston church office some people were a little dubious about a black staff member.” Then she said “that was OK, because they soon learned what a great person I am.”
Her words were punctuated by her wonderful laugh. “We better learn to love each other before we all get to heaven,” she said, still laughing.
http://www.abpnews.com/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6655&pop=1&page=0&Itemid=9(snip)
Hinds DA office probes sex abuse claims against former Clinton music minister (Morrison Heights & Prestonwood Baptist)
By: Ruth Ingram.
Accusations of child sex abuse lodged against a former Clinton High choir director (and Morrison Heights Baptist minister of music) are now being investigated by the office of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith.
Accusations of child sex abuse lodged against a former Clinton High choir director (and Morrison Heights Baptist minister of music) are now being investigated by the office of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith.
On Thursday, the man met at the Clinton Police Department with Byington, Hinds County assistant district attorneys Jamie McBride and Shaunte Washington, and investigators from both departments.
The Clarion-Ledger does not identify victims of sexual abuse. McBride and Washington assist in prosecutions involving victims of sexual crimes.
“These are very serious allegations,” McBride said. The victim has told police that he was molested as a boy of 10 or 12.
http://www.clarionledger.com/fdcp/?unique=1313815198189*Snip - complete article here:
August 17, 2011
Man accuses former Clinton music minister of molestation (John Langworthy, Prestonwood, Sex Abuse)
"A former metro-area resident has lodged a complaint with the Clinton Police Department accusing former Clinton High choir teacher John Langworthy of sexually molesting him when he was a child."
Man accuses former Clinton music minister of molestation |
Is Michael Pearl, of No Greater Joy ministries, an IFB? (Independent Fundamental Baptist)
Short answer, no, he isn't. And his roots are not in IFB'ism.
His doctrine isn't IFB and is considered a heresy by mainline Independent Fundamental Baptist of note.
Philip Caminiti is not and never was an IFB, Independent Fundamental Baptist.
His doctrine isn't IFB and is considered a heresy by mainline Independent Fundamental Baptist of note.
MICHAEL PEARL'S DUPLICITY | Home School, Doctrine | Way of Life ...
www.wayoflife.org/.../c5ccd452e472c98aa8c108eff911f701-120.ht... - Cached
Feb 27, 2011 – In the October 2007 edition of No Greater Joy, a full two years after I published my article about him, Michael Pearl finally addressed one ...A WARNING ABOUT MICHAEL PEARL'S NO GREATER JOY MINISTRY | Family ...
www.wayoflife.org/.../ddca45e5240075221b3b35eaf091d868-72.h... - Cached
Sep 5, 2010 – Over the past few years a number of people have asked me about Greater Joy Ministries operated by Michael and Debi Pearl, ...Also, Lydia Shatz parents were not IFB, Independent Fundamental Baptists.
A former member of scandal ridden Prestonwood Baptist Church speaks out. "I have completely abandoned the Baptist church as an adult"
http://newbbcopenforum.blogspot.com/2011/08/wolves-in-music-ministry-part-2.html
"I just want to say for myself that this is not really a source of gossip. We never spoke about this much at Prestonwood, and that was a big problem., Many of us were damaged by not being able to go through the healing process together. For myself, I have completely abandoned the Baptist church as an adult because of many of the things that happened at PBC. These situations (JL and Billy Weber and more) were damaging to me personally and spirituality, and I hope more blogs like this can help people where our churches will not.
It is sad that the PBC cared more for their image in the community than for the victims in their body. If you ask yourself, "Is this what the bride of Christ would do?" you get your answer. I commend the older Pastor for your wisdom, and I wish there had been more wisdom at PBC at the time.
To the people of Clinton, you all are continually in my prayers. It deeply saddens me that this has also happened in your community."
"I just want to say for myself that this is not really a source of gossip. We never spoke about this much at Prestonwood, and that was a big problem., Many of us were damaged by not being able to go through the healing process together. For myself, I have completely abandoned the Baptist church as an adult because of many of the things that happened at PBC. These situations (JL and Billy Weber and more) were damaging to me personally and spirituality, and I hope more blogs like this can help people where our churches will not.
It is sad that the PBC cared more for their image in the community than for the victims in their body. If you ask yourself, "Is this what the bride of Christ would do?" you get your answer. I commend the older Pastor for your wisdom, and I wish there had been more wisdom at PBC at the time.
To the people of Clinton, you all are continually in my prayers. It deeply saddens me that this has also happened in your community."
August 16, 2011
Why does Bob Allen at the Associated Baptist Press call confessed child sexual molestation "inappropriate behavior with boys"
Why does Bob Allen at the Associated Baptist Press call confessed child sexual molestation "inappropriate behavior with boys?"
Also, the editor of the Associated Baptist Press initially refused to cover this story.
Also, the editor of the Associated Baptist Press initially refused to cover this story.
Alleged victim of Southern Baptist music minister John Langworthy steps forward (was allegedly molested at age 10 -12) Prestonwood Sex Abuse scandal
"A former metro-area resident has lodged a complaint with the Clinton Police Department accusing a former school choir teacher and music minister in Clinton of sexually molesting him when he was a child.
The complainant, a man who now lives out of state, alleges he was sexually abused by John Langworthy about 20 years ago in the Clinton area, Clinton Police Chief Don Byington said Monday. The alleged victim would have been about 10-12 years old at the time, police said. (Full article at link.)
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110816/NEWS/108160331/Ex-choir-leader-sex-probeThe complainant, a man who now lives out of state, alleges he was sexually abused by John Langworthy about 20 years ago in the Clinton area, Clinton Police Chief Don Byington said Monday. The alleged victim would have been about 10-12 years old at the time, police said. (Full article at link.)
August 15, 2011
Heard a good sermon by S.M. Davis tonight
I heard a good sermon by S.M. Davis tonight. It was about being an over comer and not feeling defeated.
But sometimes I wonder why in IFB world people think it's enough just to say "stop" doing something. Instead of just telling people to stop, which is good, why not teach them how they are always going to be at war with the flesh?
I think people are disappointed with themselves and God when they stumble and fall if they are not taught about the war with the flesh. But the IFB puts so much focus on outward conformity that I think people sometimes get lulled into thinking they are victorious when they conform outwardly instead of inwardly.
I realize that was sort of disjointed, my apologies.
But it was a good sermon. :-)
But sometimes I wonder why in IFB world people think it's enough just to say "stop" doing something. Instead of just telling people to stop, which is good, why not teach them how they are always going to be at war with the flesh?
I think people are disappointed with themselves and God when they stumble and fall if they are not taught about the war with the flesh. But the IFB puts so much focus on outward conformity that I think people sometimes get lulled into thinking they are victorious when they conform outwardly instead of inwardly.
I realize that was sort of disjointed, my apologies.
But it was a good sermon. :-)
August 12, 2011
Prestonwood Baptist Church did not report known child molester to authorities?
http://bit.ly/qM8mxp
All credit for this story finally being broken goes to a lady named Amy Smith who in the face of great personal cost to herself, refused to remain silent about the cover up at Prestonwood Baptist Church and the lies of pastor Jack Graham.
"In 2008 Graham, a former SBC president, said in 40 years of ministry “never have I had one moral problem with a staff member, until now.” But Smith says Graham, who began his ministry at Prestonwood in 1989, was head pastor when Langworthy was asked to leave. She says Langworthy admitted guilt and begged to stay on through the summer for a youth choir trip....." http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/6634/53/ (Quote from article by Bob Allen.)
Amy Smith
Houston SNAP
http://www.snapnetwork.org/
spacecitysnap@gmail.com
All credit for this story finally being broken goes to a lady named Amy Smith who in the face of great personal cost to herself, refused to remain silent about the cover up at Prestonwood Baptist Church and the lies of pastor Jack Graham.
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| Jack Graham, Pastor Prestonwood Baptist, April 2011 |
"In 2008 Graham, a former SBC president, said in 40 years of ministry “never have I had one moral problem with a staff member, until now.” But Smith says Graham, who began his ministry at Prestonwood in 1989, was head pastor when Langworthy was asked to leave. She says Langworthy admitted guilt and begged to stay on through the summer for a youth choir trip....." http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/6634/53/ (Quote from article by Bob Allen.)
Amy Smith
Houston SNAP
http://www.snapnetwork.org/
spacecitysnap@gmail.com
Abuse confession raises questions of cover-up by Baptist mega-church
Associated Baptist Press - Bob Allen - 3 days ago
The admission culminated a year-long campaign by a former close friend of Langworthy who was on staff as a college intern at Prestonwood Baptist Church in ...
Clinton minister quits over allegations
Jackson Clarion Ledger - Dustin Barnes - 1 day ago
John Langworthy, a Morris Heights Baptist Church member, ... Mississippi because of the sexual indiscretions at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. ...Ex-music minister admits past sexual misconduct
Hattiesburg American - 1 day ago
John Langworthy of Clinton told the congregation the contact occurred before ... known as SNAP, said she attended the Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, ...No Criminal Complaints Filed Against Former Minister
WAPT Jackson - 1 day ago
Langworthy was fired from Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, after claims were made against him. No criminal charges were filed in Texas. ...Ex-music minister admits past sexual misconduct
Washington Examiner - 1 day ago
John Langworthy of Clinton told the congregation the contact occurred before ... known as SNAP, said she attended the Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, ...Recently resigned music minister admits long-ago sexual misconduct ...
The Republic - 2 days ago
John Langworthy of Clinton told the congregation the contact occurred before ... known as SNAP, said she attended the Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, ...Clinton music minister makes eye-opening confession
WLOX - Howard Ballou - 2 days ago
Langworthy was immediately fired from Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas but no charges were ever filed. A representative from Morrison Heights told ...Clinton minister quits over allegations
Clinton News - Dustin Barnes - 2 days ago
John Langworthy, who also had resigned as Clinton High School's choir teacher ... of the sexual indiscretions at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. ...Clinton minister quits over allegations
Jackson Clarion Ledger - Dustin Barnes - 2 days ago
John Langworthy, who also had resigned as Clinton High School's choir teacher ... of the sexual indiscretions at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. ...Clinton music minister makes eye-opening confession
WLBT-TV - Howard Ballou - 2 days ago
Langworthy was immediately fired from Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas but no charges were ever filed. A representative from Morrison Heights told ...Former Youth Minister, Teacher Makes Startling Admission
WAPT Jackson - 2 days ago
Langworthy served at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, before moving to Clinton 21 years ago. A former staffer at that Texas church has worked to ...Clinton music minister confesses to 'sexual indiscretions'
Jackson Clarion Ledger - Dustin Barnes - 2 days ago
After the 1989 discovery of an alleged inappropriate sexual contact with a music student atPrestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, Langworthy was fired ...
Former Prestonwood minister admits to 'sexual indiscretions' with ...
Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog) - Tom Benning - 3 days ago
A former youth minister at Prestonwood Baptist Church confessed this weekend ... JohnLangworthy, most recently a youth music minister at Morrison Heights ...
August 11, 2011
“Manifold Greatness: the Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible,”
Rockdale library to host national exhibit on King James Bible
Nancy Guinn Library expansion cited as plus in garnering exhibit
Nancy Guinn Memorial Library is selected as one of three sites in Georgia to host the exhibit, “Manifold Greatness: the Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible,”in recognition of the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.
Additional information on the Manifold Greatness exhibit can also be found at its Web site, www.manifoldgreatness.org.
Posted: 10:57 PM Aug 10, 2011Additional information on the Manifold Greatness exhibit can also be found at its Web site, www.manifoldgreatness.org.
Reporter: Jay Jones, News Editor
Email Address: jay.jones@rockdalecitizen.com
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