Eclectic Spirituality — Read With Caution!

A Religion of One’s Own is a confusing book. While its stated purpose is to guide readers in “creating a personal spirituality in a secular world,” I found it to be more of a manual for self-analysis and self-therapy. It is composed of the typically eclectic “cherry-pick your beliefs”  advice that seems to dominate modern… Continue reading Eclectic Spirituality — Read With Caution!

IBLP / ATI — Run Away!

The teachings of The Institute in Basic Life Principles destroyed my relationship with God, contributed to the destruction of my marriage, and damaged my ability to relate to others. The home education program, which is called the Advanced Training Institute, is riddled with errors and is, in my opinion, inadequate to prepare a young person… Continue reading IBLP / ATI — Run Away!

The Case for Apologetics in Women’s Ministry

What do you believe about God and why do you believe it? If you are a woman who can answer this question confidently, you are in a minority. And churches need to do a better job of addressing the lack of theological foundations that affects women’s ability to articulate, defend, and share. At least, that… Continue reading The Case for Apologetics in Women’s Ministry