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by Dexter
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: Escaping Eden
Replies: 4
Views: 162

Re: Escaping Eden

I’m working my way through the article and just came across this quote:
When the Man of God spoke at an assembly, he said, the Holy Spirit was present. His words represented “new light” – fresh revelation of equal weight to scripture.
Same book, different cover.
by Dexter
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: Mind Control Made Easy (or How to Become a Cult Leader)
Replies: 7
Views: 264

Re: Mind Control Made Easy (or How to Become a Cult Leader)

Boundary Rider wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:52 pm Another good one!!! :D

Thanks Dexter

BR
Sorry, bad editing on my part. I was just quoting Guest2’s link. Rookie mistake.
by Dexter
Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
Topic: NOW NO CONDEMNATION
Replies: 2
Views: 216

Re: NOW NO CONDEMNATION

Do not suppress or ignore your disappointment at your ongoing flaws and failings. Let it drive you back to Jesus, in gratitude and relief. Great line. Suppression or ignorance isn’t better than condemnation. Reminds me of ‭‭ 1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭19-20 ‬‬: 16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life...
by Dexter
Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: THE SPIRIT OF THE BELIEVER
Replies: 3
Views: 194

Re: THE SPIRIT OF THE BELIEVER

Thanks, that was great. Nice to see a familiar face.
by Dexter
Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:23 am
Forum: Library
Topic: Mind Control Made Easy (or How to Become a Cult Leader)
Replies: 7
Views: 264

Mind Control Made Easy (or How to Become a Cult Leader)

Enjoy this artistic short film that illustrates various methods of mind control in cult groups:

https://youtu.be/zvVHPVe525Q?feature=shared

(Trigger warning: the film depicts some simulated gun violence for comedic effect but I'm sensitive to the fact that it may upset some viewers.)
by Dexter
Sun Sep 03, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: Comfort
Replies: 5
Views: 306

Re: Comfort

If I could reach out via this forum and give you a big hug, I would. Humbly received and reciprocated. 🤗 Once I was walking through a doorway and a young man passed close by me. He was talking on his phone and he said, “love you Mum”. In a split second I was reduced to a crying mess. I can understa...
by Dexter
Sun Sep 03, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: What is spiritual abuse?
Topic: Spiritual Abuse
Replies: 6
Views: 7250

Re: Spiritual Abuse

...what the elders at BCF did against my family, God has purposed it for good.
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How spiritual abuse can be God’s will for my life is something I now accept by faith in God.
I guess now's as good a time as any to revisit the story of Joseph.
by Dexter
Sun Sep 03, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
Topic: NOW NO CONDEMNATION
Replies: 2
Views: 216

Re: NOW NO CONDEMNATION

Thanks again Helen. I've been encouraged by the Truth For Life articles that have been shared here, and this one is no exception. Perhaps it seems that ... Newton’s third law somehow applies to your Christian life: for every victory, there is an equal and opposite failure. This made me LLOL (literal...