Great article, Janet. As I reflect on the state of the Evangelical church in the USA I find it interesting that the authoritarian men in power loathe the women who call them on their corruption. I am thankful for your clarion voice and I admire your skillful writing ability. You are a true prophet, IMO.
a wordy critique of how everyone should be mad and not sad throws in a few Bible verses that may or may not fit in with her rant and then tells the readers to pray, pray hard.
Why isn’t it ok for those left in the aftermath of their preacher and business partner being found out to be a fraud to be sad?
There are many emotions that will come and go in this type of situation and quite sure anger is felt too.
This is really no different than if Josh had died suddenly.
He’s not there anymore and that’s initially very shocking and sad.
I greatly admire your insight and courage Janet. And I have enjoyed and benefited from your perspectives over the years. I agree that we must be provoked to strive for God's Glory always. We all need God's mercy, as did David and SO many others. And I know you will smile with me as I point this out... Are you too a 'Celebrity' of sorts? :-) Am I not a participant here as well (in my response)? Its so tough, isn't it? I strongly believe that all of us should move away from the computer keyboard more, and go full throttle in ministry at our local church!! That said, there certainly IS a place for such public insight/debate, and holding all of us, as Christians, accountable. Be encouraged sister. And keep such things in balance. Keep fighting the good fight. It will all be worth it in the end when we behold Him in Glory. God Bless!
Nothing new under the sun. J. Vernon McGee said the fundamentalist, I consider myself a fundamentalist, of his day often didn't live lives that reflected their public stance on piety. This is true of the current day Reform Movement. I am not now, nor will I ever be a charismatic, but I admire the Pentecostal Holiness Movement, even when some individual leader fails. Likewise I appreciate all movements past and present that stand for truth. But I agree this charade of public tears, "healing" and counseling for failed leaders, brings ridicule from an unbelieving world, as it should. I am often amazed that these men don't get a job. Working with their hands might be the best medicine.
Great article, Janet. As I reflect on the state of the Evangelical church in the USA I find it interesting that the authoritarian men in power loathe the women who call them on their corruption. I am thankful for your clarion voice and I admire your skillful writing ability. You are a true prophet, IMO.
A prophet?
a wordy critique of how everyone should be mad and not sad throws in a few Bible verses that may or may not fit in with her rant and then tells the readers to pray, pray hard.
Why isn’t it ok for those left in the aftermath of their preacher and business partner being found out to be a fraud to be sad?
There are many emotions that will come and go in this type of situation and quite sure anger is felt too.
This is really no different than if Josh had died suddenly.
He’s not there anymore and that’s initially very shocking and sad.
This is excellent.
I greatly admire your insight and courage Janet. And I have enjoyed and benefited from your perspectives over the years. I agree that we must be provoked to strive for God's Glory always. We all need God's mercy, as did David and SO many others. And I know you will smile with me as I point this out... Are you too a 'Celebrity' of sorts? :-) Am I not a participant here as well (in my response)? Its so tough, isn't it? I strongly believe that all of us should move away from the computer keyboard more, and go full throttle in ministry at our local church!! That said, there certainly IS a place for such public insight/debate, and holding all of us, as Christians, accountable. Be encouraged sister. And keep such things in balance. Keep fighting the good fight. It will all be worth it in the end when we behold Him in Glory. God Bless!
Nothing new under the sun. J. Vernon McGee said the fundamentalist, I consider myself a fundamentalist, of his day often didn't live lives that reflected their public stance on piety. This is true of the current day Reform Movement. I am not now, nor will I ever be a charismatic, but I admire the Pentecostal Holiness Movement, even when some individual leader fails. Likewise I appreciate all movements past and present that stand for truth. But I agree this charade of public tears, "healing" and counseling for failed leaders, brings ridicule from an unbelieving world, as it should. I am often amazed that these men don't get a job. Working with their hands might be the best medicine.