Update on the Chronicles of DeceptionFor those of you who have been following the story of how our former pastor, James Kessler, spun a web of deception that culminated in the…May 15May 15
Another Perspective of Deception and Spiritual Abuse at New City Presbyterian ChurchNote: The following is from Derek McDaniel, who was a member of my former church, New City Presbyterian Church in Hilliard, OH. Derek has…Jun 21, 2024Jun 21, 2024
Chronicles of DeceptionWithin the span of 9 months —from August 2022 to May 2023 — the church we knew and loved was torn apart by the actions of our former…Sep 22, 2023A response icon2Sep 22, 2023A response icon2
Systemic Gaslighting, Systemic DARVOIn her book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and Other Conversations About Race, Beverly Daniel Tatum…Jun 25, 2023Jun 25, 2023
Tithes for the Poor and VulnerableIn the Torah, God instructs his people to a life of generosity with three major tithes in the seven-year agricultural cycle.Mar 6, 2023Mar 6, 2023
Neutrality Can Be the Greatest Hindrance to Doing JusticeThe following is from our church’s Racial Justice Reflections that are published monthly in our worship folder.Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
Racial Colorblindness is Not a Biblical ValueThe following is from our church’s Racial Justice Reflections that are published monthly in our worship folder.Feb 11, 2023Feb 11, 2023
Intention and Impact from the Cities of RefugeThe following is from our church’s Racial Justice Reflections that are published monthly in our worship folder.Dec 11, 2022Dec 11, 2022
Analogia Fidei and The Ordination of WomenThe analogia fidei (“analogy of faith”) was an important Reformational principle of biblical interpretation that claimed, as attested by…Sep 1, 2022A response icon2Sep 1, 2022A response icon2
A Family SongYears ago, I helped teach an adult Sunday School class on the Apostles’ Creed. I shared this story that has been passed down in my family…Nov 19, 2021A response icon1Nov 19, 2021A response icon1
