tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556945022135906163.post5859470635738896103..comments2011-11-28T13:13:13.194-05:00Comments on Arise and Eat: Psalm 127:2--We Need Sleep!Marc Goodwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493429173646869742noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556945022135906163.post-33916998207125190192010-01-27T08:40:27.806-05:002010-01-27T08:40:27.806-05:00Marc
Thanks for reading the links I posted. The ...Marc<br /><br />Thanks for reading the links I posted. The stories are sad. There can be another side as you say but I don't think there is a question that something along the lines of what this person shared happened. <br /><br />I am not a pastor myself. <br /><br />I know of one case where an "apostle's" wife "treated" a woman for anorexia. The woman who supposedly had this problem with "anorexia" was within a normal weight range for her height and frame. This "apostle's" wife subjected this woman to a multi year "treatment" for this problem despite this wife having no medical training especially in anorexia. What would make one think they are qualified to do this type of "treatment" is baffling. <br /><br />Just so you know what SGM calls an "apostle" is one of their higher ranking leaders. This wasn't a regular pastor but someone high ranking. <br /><br />I am sure there are two sides to this but I have seen emails from the "apostle" that acknowledges that this did happen. Thus though there may be extenuating circumstances what is reported did happen.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527099698623190200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556945022135906163.post-53428432966052736812010-01-25T20:06:19.117-05:002010-01-25T20:06:19.117-05:00Steve...I read through the post that you referred ...Steve...I read through the post that you referred me to (it was a long read). And if this story is true, I am really saddened by it and how the pastors handled the situation. Without knowing the writer or the pastors' side of things, I can't really come down firmly on the issue--other than to say IF that happened as this mother says, then that is completely unacceptable....<br />That said, I am sure that every denomination has awful stories like this one where pastor misuse authority or wade through heavy situations in sinful ways (I say that not at ALL to justify it). I'm not sure that you can just read her story--even as awful as it is--and totally discredit all of SGM.<br /><br />Are you a pastor yourself?<br /><br />And also, what were you searching for that led you to my blog?Marc Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493429173646869742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556945022135906163.post-9108093723476467172010-01-25T09:16:40.795-05:002010-01-25T09:16:40.795-05:00Marc
Your blog came up on an internet search.
...Marc<br /><br />Your blog came up on an internet search. <br /><br />You may be OK with Mahaney and SGM as long as you listen to what he says vs. being part of their group. Most of the comments are about heavy handedness and abuse within the group. With that said, I certainly don't agree with all Mahaney says including his teaching talking about being "a joy to pastor." <br /><br /><br />The story shared here is quite disturbing including SGM's response to it:<br /><br />http://www.sgmsurvivors.com/?p=276&cp=6&wpmp_switcher=mobile&wpmp_tp=10<br /><br /> <br /><br />http://www.sgmsurvivors.com/?p=583Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527099698623190200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556945022135906163.post-42857200974721179512010-01-25T08:02:35.697-05:002010-01-25T08:02:35.697-05:00Thanks Grandma for your encouragement...I've t...Thanks Grandma for your encouragement...I've tried to get more sleep in recent days too.<br /><br />Steve--how did you find my blog? I have the highest respect for the SGM guys (though in looking at those sites you linked, it seems that you are pretty sceptical of them). I don't have time to read through all the posts and information you have on there, but I stick behind those men and have learned so much from them. Their theology, teaching, and leadership are all really good in my eyes as an outsider. In briefly looking at the site, it seems that a lot of the complaints and criticisms are matters of opinion and not biblically based--but that's just me.Marc Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493429173646869742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556945022135906163.post-53616249430008448932010-01-23T12:25:16.073-05:002010-01-23T12:25:16.073-05:00Marc.
This blog titled "We Need Sleep" ...Marc.<br /><br />This blog titled "We Need Sleep" was an eye opener to me.<br /><br />I have believed it for a long time, but being human, I sometimes work on a daily basis until I am completely exhausted!<br /><br />Maybe reading this blog, will make me stop and go to bed earlier,and get some very needed sleep!<br /><br />At age 71, I need more rest.<br /><br />Thanks for Psalm 127:2<br />Grandma GoodwinGrandma Goodwinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556945022135906163.post-83950079085259129122010-01-21T07:35:38.473-05:002010-01-21T07:35:38.473-05:00You might find the following blogs of interest abo...You might find the following blogs of interest about C.J. Mahaney and the group he leads, Sovereign Grace Ministries:<br /><br />www.sgmsurvivors.com<br />www.sgmrefuge.com<br /><br />They tell another side. Hope this helps.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527099698623190200noreply@blogger.com