The Journal of a Journey
As I’ve told my story over the last nine years of my journey out of a cult background, there’s one response I’ve heard over and over: “This is an example of why it’s so important to follow Jesus instead of Read More …
Early this morning, I awoke and sensed that the Lord was giving me something to write down. I wrote it as I heard it from Him. Read More …
Before you react to people talking about Purity Culture, please take time to listen to some stories. Read More …
Bill Gothard has reached a new low. After bragging about his tremendous victory when the lawsuit against him was dropped, he proceeded, today, to respond to one plaintiff’s statement in a disgusting way. Read More …
As I began to read about the effects of sexual abuse, I started to see some definite similarities between the effects of sexual abuse and spiritual abuse. Both can seem fairly innocuous. Both can have far-reaching consequences that no one, including the victim, recognizes as the result of the abuse.
But the results are there, nonetheless. Read More …
Yesterday, the news came out that the lawsuit against Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) has been dropped. Today, Bill Gothard gave a statement on Facebook, where he stated: A Huge Victory: Conspiracy Exposed, Lawsuit Dropped! Read More …
Many Purity Culture survivors have problems relating to the opposite sex. The subconscious teachings of purity culture go deep, and are difficult to uproot or even recognize. However, I recently discovered something that I believe can help purity culture survivors to improve their relationship skills. Read More …
When a parent takes responsibility for his or her children’s outcome, he or she will likely end up controlling (or trying to control) the children. In other words, taking responsibility for how your children turn out will lead you to be a control freak. Read More …
It all looked good at the beginning. Who wouldn’t want their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to all be following God? However, while that was a noble goal or ideal, the means used to try to achieve it were not. Read More …
I didn’t really believe that God wanted me in His kingdom. I certainly didn’t think I delighted His heart or brought joy to Him unless I did some good work for Him. I didn’t believe that He had chosen me. I didn’t really grasp that I was His son.
And I didn’t believe that He is the basis of my righteousness. Read More …