Posts by Hermana Linda
Link to Two of A Kind…
Now Through a Glass Darkly compares and contrasts The Passion of The Cross with The Rod in Two of A Kind: The Christ of the “Passion”, and the Parent of the Pearls
Read MoreDebra’s analysis of Rebekah Pearl Anast
Debra of Debra’s Random Musings has started a series on The Pearls Adult Children. She starts with Rekekah, the eldest. Debra of decided to write about Rebekah after someone posted Rebekah’s Form Letter to her site. Her response to that letter is here: I Got Rebekah’s Form Letter. Part 1 is here: Rebekah Pearl Part…
Read MoreLink to “Pearls” of Wisdom?
Just added to In-Depth Analysis links “Pearls” of Wisdom? by Woman Uncensored includes numerous quotes from NGJ site
Read MoreHome Depot
TheLizardLass has started a campaign to ask Home Depot to make Michale Pearl to stop using their name in his teachings. She has given permission to copy and circulate, so I will include her proposal here: Hey youtubers, please let Home Depot know what you think of them remaining silent while Michel Pearl tells people…
Read MoreLink to Pearl’s teachings are against the law
A warning for Canadian parents from Desperately Seeking Suzin: Pearl’s teachings are against the law. I added this link to the Schatz catagory.
Read Morelink to What Frog and Toad Can Teach Us…
Karen from from Now… Through a Glass Darkly has written a follow up to her last post which I have added to In Depth Analysis Stand With an Open Heart–What Frog and Toad Can Teach Us about What Lydia Schatz Might Have Said
Read Morelink to Problem With Cheerfully Punitive Parenting
I just added The problem with Cheerfully Punitive Parenting from Simple Gifts to Arguments against The Pearls’ Teachings
Read MoreAttachment Disorder
Love Never Fails blog asks us to consider if Attachment Disorder could have had anything to do with Lydia Schatz’ death. I think that most of us who know anything about Attachment Disorder have considered that question. I’ll be adding this link to The Schatz Story part 2.
Read MoreFor the Children’s Sake (TV)
This news story was just featured on a local (to the Schatz family) CBS station. TulipGirl has added the video to her blog in an entry called, Investigating: Why’s Behind Child Abuse. I believe this means that I no longer have to worry about KHSL taking it down. Thank you, TulipGirl! Note: you may have…
Read MoreJumping Ship
Mrs. Darling has written A Critical Review of Jumping Ship by the Pearls at her blog, Dishpan Dribble
Read MoreBlog
I have been trying to figure out how to use this site. As you may or may not know, I have moved into this blog from my old website at a time when it was down. A dear friend helped me to take this step. <3 I have moved my old links over and…
Read MoreThe Schatz Story part 2
If you are not familiar with the Schatz Story or want more info, please look here. News Stories Note: Many old news stories which have been removed by their papers can be found here and here. Couple plead not guilty to killing their 7-year old daugher from the Paradise Post March 18, 2010 Summerized by…
Read MorePearl’s TV interview has been canceled
It looks like the interview has been shelved indefinitely. It’s quite likely that all the calls and emails caused CBS to rethink this and/or decide to expand the story. They will cover the story, but are saving the interview for a later time. It looks like they want time to investigate this more. NoGreaterJoyChildren is…
Read MoreMichael Pearl on TV Thurs March 18th. (Or is it the 19th?)
This Thursday, March 18, 2010 Friday, March 19, 2010, Michael Pearl will be interviewed live on CBS’s The Early Show some time between 7 and 8 AM (probably about 7:30). More info at NoGreaterJoyChildren.com and update here. No Longer Quivering has some good insights about it, as does Spunky. Barbara Curtis at Mommy Life says,…
Read MoreIn Depth Analysis of Pearl’s Teachings
To Train Up A Child: An Examination of the Pearl Method by Rey Reynoso who had done a great job of digging deep and analyzing the Pearls’ teachings using the Bible to refute them. Parenting in the Name of God: Introduction from Scita > Scienda Note: This is the 1st in a series. Lydia The…
Read MoreReactions to the Schatz Tragedy
March 3, 2010 – Responses to Pearl’s Laughter: Michael Pearl laughs at his critics, no apolgies for dead children from Barbara @ Mommy Life blog who also asks us to look at Cult characteristics and the Pearls. Note: This blog has been removed so I am linking to it in the Internet Archives. The Pearls: Sadly,…
Read MoreBook Reviews of TTUAC:
“To Train Up A Child” chapter by chapter review by Wendy “To Train Up A Child” Book Review From Allthings2all by Catez To Train Up A Child? book review from The Watchman’s Bagpipes “To Train Up a Child” … over my dead body from Sleepless in Suburbia (written for a Catholic audience)
Read MoreConcerns About The Pearls
The letter I sent to my pastor about the Pearls. By MarynMunchkins Dear ***, This morning’s message was wonderful. I love how you bring grace and mercy into every message, and call legalism and self-righteous behavior what it is. It’s truly a blessing to listen. Unfortunately, my husband had an experience this week which was…
Read MoreArguments against The Pearls’ Teachings
On The Pearls and Parenting by Tulipgirl Michael and Debi Pearl’s No Greater Joy Ministries: A Look at the Basics From Allthings2all by Catez Michael Pearl on Original Sin: An Analysis From Allthings2all by Catez Concerns about the Pearls A letter to a pastor By MarynMunchkins Salon’s article about The Pearls by Lynn Harris Child…
Read MoreLetter to a Pastor About Spanking
By Carlos and Dulce This is from a letter that Carlos and I wrote awhile back on spanking. I shared it on a couple of sites where I posted and have been surprised at how widely it has been shared. While we are learning as parents every day, even the difficult moments have reinforced…
Read MoreArguments against Spanking
Is Spanking Biblical? By Carol Avoiding Millstones (An Open Letter to Those Who Advocate Spanking) by Rebecca Prewett Spare The Rod, Spoil The Child? by Aurelia Ann Thy Rod and Thy Staff… By Jennie Hall Biblical Discipline: Conclusions by Laura Moody who was a “Contact Mom” for GFI from January 1999 to August of 2000.…
Read MoreChristy’s Testimony
We know the Pearls very well as we have followed their ministry since almost its inception. We have read nearly every article and book, listened to every CD and watched nearly every DVD. We would have come to their defense in a heart beat before we adopted our son but two years ago the Lord…
Read MoreBooks
Samuel Martin, Religious and Hebrew Scholar, has written a book about Christians and the Spanking Controversy. You can also have him email you a free PDF file of the book by sending a request to info@biblechild.com or download it here. More about Samuel Martin and his book(s) here. NoSpank has a PDF book on their…
Read MoreGet Involved
Boycott and Petitions: Parenting in Jesus’ Footsteps petition Time to padlock paddle peddlers! StopSpanking.org/
Read MoreResponses to Created To Be His Helpmeet and other marital advice
Spunky’s Blog entry about Created To Be His Helpmeet The Pearls Respond to the Blogs by Spunky “Created to Be His Help Meet” discussion Today, I’ll let Mr. Pearl speak for himself… by Rebecca I feel sorry for Debi and Michael Pearl! from Emotional Abuse and Your Faith is debi pearl’s “created to be his…
Read MoreLetter for Homeschool Leaders
TulipGirl sent me the following letter: Dear Friends, I would like to pass along this important letter penned by my friend, Mrs. Karen Campbell, regarding the recent death of Lydia Schatz. Her letter is filled with much wisdom. I would encourage you to pass it on to anyone you feel might benefit. March 1st,…
Read MoreFirst Reactions
As soon as the news broke that Lydia Schatz’s death was linked to Pearl’s teachings, blogs started being written. Here are the first reactions to the news: Heartbroken. Angry. Again. By TulipGirl This made me cry today… By Rebecca Liberian orphan news that no one wants to hear from Smith Soup Beauty for Ashes: in…
Read MoreThe Schatz Story in the News part 1
Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz are now being charged with torture and murder after following Pearl’s training advice. Here are some news stories: Note: Many news stories removed from their paper’s websites can be found elsewhere. I’ll try to keep the links updated. Many can be found at the first 2 links. Religion News Blog’s news…
Read MoreSean Paddock
In March of 2006 Sean Paddock’s death was attributed to Pearl’s training advice. His mother was found guilty and the case is now going to appeal. Here is an article about the trial.
Read MorePaula Lilly’s testimony
This is my personal account of my experiences with following the advice of Micheal Pearl, author of To Train Up A Child I had many fears and apprehensions about parenting even before my first child was born. Many of them had to do with discipline. I was all too aware of what would be expected…
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