tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35791865938448459962011-07-28T22:07:22.945-05:00"The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him." (Proverbs 18:17, ESV)Site Administratornoreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579186593844845996.post-88688538277859176592009-04-03T14:17:00.007-05:002010-07-30T19:55:00.590-05:00

One tale is good till another is told. He that speaks first will be sure to tell a straight story, and relate that only which makes for him, and put the best colour he can upon it, so that his cause shall appear good, whether it really be so or not. - Matthew HenryAs the McDonald family’s ministry has expanded over the years, so too has the opposition against it. Though all Christians should

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The following excerpt is taken from an article on Stacy's blog entitled, Truth Hunt of Witch Hunt?"Using half truths, spin, twisted facts, hearsay, speculation, and innuendo Pathological Antagonists attempts to not only attack the minister's teaching, they go to great lengths to attack their character and integrity as well. I found these articles fascinating (and disturbing) since my husband and

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The McDonald family and their ministry have been targeted by a handful of prolific bloggers whose goal is to defame James and Stacy’s integrity and reputations. As part of that campaign, James McDonald’s position as an elder in Christ’s church has been questioned.James was indeed licensed to preach and ordained in a small Baptist church in the mid 1980’s. While overseas on business in the early

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James and Stacy McDonald began to first minister online through The Patriarchs Path, a website named after a men's forum (The Call of the Patriarchs) that was founded by James McDonald on December 11, 1999. On July 15, 2000 Stacy also launched a private forum, The Patriarchs Wives, for Christian women. It has grown to over 800 members over the last decade.Through The Patriarchs Path website, the

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The following excerpts are taken from Stacy's blog where she originally posted it back in November 2007. It has been updated to include a link to the McDonald's family testimony. As you can see, this has been going on a while:Slander even affected the life of the Apostle Paul. He was forced to clarify his message because of “slanderous charges.” Paul said, “And why not say, ‘Let us do evil that

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Recently, an individual on an ongoing quest to defame the McDonalds published online a letter filled with errors regarding an outstanding debt owed by the LLC the McDonalds are members of.Until February 2007, Homeschooling Today® magazine was owned by Family Reformation® LLC, a corporation comprised of several investors. James and Stacy McDonald were two of the shareholders. James McDonald was

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The following testimony is from Stacy McDonald's blog:"Our story is a true vignette of God’s mercy and love. It is proof that He doesn’t leave us alone or forsaken. It’s a tale of redemption, mercy, grace, and hope—a story of restoration.When I look back over the tapestry of my life, I am both humbled and amazed at how God in His mercy has creatively transformed each and every painful experience,

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Stacy's Testimony Regarding the Mildly Infamous Matthew 18 Letter:If this has nothing to do with you, please feel free to move on to another post or to another blog, as I'm sure you'll find the whole thing either shamefully sad, or tremendously petty.It is disappointing that this account is even necessary; and I find it sounding rather petty, no matter how it is worded. However, there is an

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Q. 145 - What are the sins forbidden in the ninth commandment?A. The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudicing the truth, and the good name of our neighbours, as well as our own, (1 Sam. 17:28, 2 Sam. 16:3, 2 Sam. 1:9,10,15–16) especially in public judicature; (Lev. 19:15, Hab. 1:4) giving false evidence, (Prov. 19:5, Prov. 6:16,19) suborning false witnesses, (Acts 6:13)

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A small group of incendiary bloggers made the ridiculous claim that Stacy believes daughters are to be "helpmeets" to their fathers. This assertion, like so many others from this particular group, is completely false.Stacy responded to this question on her blog in August of 2007:Stacy's Response:Nowhere in Scripture does the Bible call a daughter her father’s helpmeet. At Creation, “The LORD God

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This is the Statement of Faith James and Stacy McDonald have posted on their own blogs. Though certain individuals have circulated untrue rumors regarding their beliefs, lies are best fought with the truth:We believe in one God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The triune God has created man in His own image and has called him to manifest and reflect holiness through obedience to His commandments.

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Using guilt by association, hyperbole, and out of context quotes, the assertion has been made that Stacy teaches that working women blaspheme God. She has answered this accusation in the following post on her blog:"Since writing Passionate Housewives Desperate for God with my friend, Jennie, I’ve received questions as to what is meant in Titus 2 where Paul talks about God’s Word being blasphemed.

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From Stacy McDonald's Blog:Why is it that so many Christians (many whose writings I usually appreciate) seem to think it's cool to ignore 1 Corinthians 13:1 while "proclaiming the truth" (as if love equals weakness). Truth is paramount; however, humility and love must undergird all of our words. And the good of the hearer to the glory of God must be our motive.Malicious sarcasm, abrasive speech,

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