tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post2348352770592984945..comments2024-03-28T18:56:31.461-05:00Comments on Duggar Family Blog: Duggar Updates | Duggar Pictures | Jim Bob and Michelle | Counting On | 19 Kids: Vision Forum Ministries Closing its DoorsLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-89691341860500912312016-02-23T05:17:41.616-06:002016-02-23T05:17:41.616-06:00I am very disturbed to read this sad news. I thoug...I am very disturbed to read this sad news. I thought that great leaders were immuned to such sin and yet they are the most targeted of the devil. I just think the woman was attractive beyond his control and she created the environment to pull him down and his testimony. <br /><br />She succeeded. Devil's advocate was she. Why doesn't she apologize for the wrong she has done to this family? <br />We all are sinful and those that criticized siverely above might not have had the courage and humility to publicly admitting and apologizing. I think that takes a great courage especially it is greatly humiliating in front of his children. <br />Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8 <br />Let ujs be sober and examine ourselves before criticizing an unfortunate defeated leader. Ttwsyfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726052524639740740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-91115821641181020372014-08-15T20:38:05.094-05:002014-08-15T20:38:05.094-05:00I am disturbed to read some of the negative commen...I am disturbed to read some of the negative comments about Doug Phillips and his ministry as well as criticism of his actions in repentance. I find it disconcerting that there are some immediate assumptions that appear to be made in regards to his "inappropriate relationship." There are some who appear to assume that the woman involved is somehow innocent and less responsible for her actions, that the woman is the "victim." This goes right along with feminist propaganda. Feminists want "equality" for women but as soon as something goes wrong it is always the man's fault and the fault of the "patriarchy." As the bible says, men and woman are equally sinful, we are all sinful as human beings. We don't know all the details of what happened so these assumptions are dangerous. What is clear about this situation is that the enemy has been lying in wait to look for any opportunity to try to bring down a wonderful and godly organization founded on biblical principles. Vision Forum is one of the most impressive organizations that I have seen in regards to speaking the truth about God's design for marriage and the family. My heartfelt prayer is that their ministry work can continue in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-68221242541339402232014-05-24T01:28:36.409-05:002014-05-24T01:28:36.409-05:00While repentance and apology are well and good, no...While repentance and apology are well and good, nowhere did he apologize to the woman he mistreated. He didn't apologize for her ruined reputation. The emotional damage/PTSD she will suffer. The trust issues she will likely have.<br /><br />It's sad that your ministry had to close down forever because of this, but sadder still that you think asking your wife's forgiveness, and not that of the victim, is enough of an apology.<br /><br />Ask Jesus for forgiveness first. Then ask the person you have faulted for forgiveness and then try to do right by them and Jesus. Make amends fully, and learn, and then purpose yourself towards preventing similar situations from happening to other young women across the globe by teaching the laws of consent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-88908599090178231712014-04-21T13:04:58.800-05:002014-04-21T13:04:58.800-05:00Everyone makes mistakes an no one is totally free ...Everyone makes mistakes an no one is totally free of sin in their lives. It is nice to see a public apology but in my heart I don't feel they are necessary.. God your wife an family an the other woman an anyone hurt by her actions are the only ones you need to be truly sorry to an also ask forgiveness from.. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498993116440546196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-19869726403657343462014-01-21T14:57:28.767-06:002014-01-21T14:57:28.767-06:00We (www.hungryfishmedia.org) will attempt to pick ...We (www.hungryfishmedia.org) will attempt to pick up the slack that is now left due to Vision Forum Ministries closing its doors. Our first event will be held on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas February 21-23, 2014. Please pray that God uses us to fill the void. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-20421034811648852892014-01-17T15:15:37.086-06:002014-01-17T15:15:37.086-06:00I love you and your family very much. Mr. Phillip...I love you and your family very much. Mr. Phillips you will forever have my respect and forgiveness. I am thankful for you and your family. May God's blessing be upon your life. Elizabeth(Germanie)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-65160150011540725082013-11-19T11:01:16.424-06:002013-11-19T11:01:16.424-06:00@Mmolesy
If you go to Vision Forum Minstries(.com)...@<a href="#c4969394818405129227" rel="nofollow">Mmolesy</a><br />If you go to Vision Forum Minstries(.com), there is no links to shop. The products are on VisionForum.com, not Vision Forum Minstries.com. Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13910562548296620853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-19744582227758339832013-11-18T23:57:07.540-06:002013-11-18T23:57:07.540-06:00Why are prayers for the young woman missing in all...Why are prayers for the young woman missing in all these posts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-49017945908883636632013-11-18T23:55:42.062-06:002013-11-18T23:55:42.062-06:00What about the young woman's recovery? This ma...What about the young woman's recovery? This makes me so mad. I say again, what about prayers for this young woman's recovery?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-26840052539580948182013-11-18T23:54:36.707-06:002013-11-18T23:54:36.707-06:00Please remember to keep the young woman that was e...Please remember to keep the young woman that was exploited in your prayers. She is the one that needs your prayers most of all. It is absolutely amazing to me that she is being ignored in prayer requests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-91425629633760224722013-11-17T00:32:37.196-06:002013-11-17T00:32:37.196-06:00Clarification on Resignation
by Douglas Phillips, ...Clarification on Resignation<br />by Douglas Phillips, Esq., November 14, 2013<br />I would like to express my gratitude for the great kindness so many have shown to my family in the wake of my stepping down as president of Vision Forum Ministries. My family has been greatly encouraged by many loving notes we have received. With that in mind, I want to be so very clear about the rightness of this transition, and I want to clear up some matters which have been brought to my attention. My sin has resulted in great pain within the Body of Christ, some confusion, and has given the enemies of God reason to rejoice. This is heartbreaking to me. Some have suggested that my sin was not sufficiently serious to step down. Let me be clear: it absolutely does merit my resignation. My resignation is sincere and necessary given the weightiness of my sin. Some reading the words of my resignation have questioned if there was an inappropriate physical component with an unmarried woman. There was, and it was intermittent over a period of years. The local church, not the Internet, is the proper forum for overseeing the details of a man’s repentance, but I just want to be clear for the sake of peace within the Body of Christ, that the tragic events we are experiencing, including the closing of Vision Forum Ministries are my fault, and that I am sincere that I should not be in leadership, but must spend this season of my life quietly walking a path of proven repentance. Please pray for the Phillips family, the Board, and the men who have made up the staff of Vision Forum Ministries.<br /><br />Doug PhillipsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-68900374057017754702013-11-16T00:44:43.081-06:002013-11-16T00:44:43.081-06:00Since this cult believes men are God's to wome...Since this cult believes men are God's to women, I find it ironic in Phillip's "apology," he fails to mention how many women he mislead and how many heads he has messed up. He says, "I have confessed my sin to my wife and family, my local church, and the board of Vision Forum Ministries." What about the other woman (women)? How about all of us praying for this (these) victim (victims)? She (they) deserve the most prayers out of anybody.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-3786071666956980652013-11-15T16:24:27.454-06:002013-11-15T16:24:27.454-06:00This is so sad, disappointing, and shocking. Thank...This is so sad, disappointing, and shocking. Thank you for posting this. Remember to keep this family in our prayersCarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884220978363174012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-64816551796417325372013-11-15T00:22:20.996-06:002013-11-15T00:22:20.996-06:00The thing that bothers me the most about this is n...The thing that bothers me the most about this is not what Doug Phillips did. It is that Josh's organization today put out the quote "Let us turn aside for a moment from the hilarity of Bill Clinton lecturing his successor — or anybody else–about honor." They did this knowing they could replace the name Bill Clinton with Doug Phillips. This is my problems with the Duggars, "do as I say as not as I do" seems to be a theme. And Josh admitted the show is edited as in he said, "We have very good editors," when someone asks about misbehaving, etc. Talk about phony. This is it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-11155504128263210922013-11-14T16:45:14.409-06:002013-11-14T16:45:14.409-06:00I will be praying for you and your family!I will be praying for you and your family!Abbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-16842231395553937802013-11-14T15:37:09.762-06:002013-11-14T15:37:09.762-06:00its not my place to judge or comment, he will meet...its not my place to judge or comment, he will meet his maker..Elenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-22029384839194006812013-11-14T15:07:39.983-06:002013-11-14T15:07:39.983-06:00Thank you for your honesty.We are praying for you!...Thank you for your honesty.We are praying for you!God Bless Your Family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-49693948184051292272013-11-14T14:51:04.561-06:002013-11-14T14:51:04.561-06:00@ ginger, it was vision forum ministries that sold...@ ginger, it was vision forum ministries that sold those items, I've purchased from that website before. Not only that, some of their 'radio dramas' have been heavily discounted at www.christianbook.com. That says to me they are trying to sell off their stock before their doors close.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-9993731010433588652013-11-14T14:18:41.225-06:002013-11-14T14:18:41.225-06:00I do wonder if people would be so forgiving and un...I do wonder if people would be so forgiving and understanding if it was Doug's wife that had an extramarrital affair instead of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-12150315081920566492013-11-14T13:29:07.504-06:002013-11-14T13:29:07.504-06:00Actually what is really sad is that in his stateme...Actually what is really sad is that in his statement, Doug never directly apologizes to the thousands of people who he deceived on a daily basis while committing his "serious sin." There were so many folks & families who faithfully watched and listened to this man, supported him and VF both with their words & finances only to have him leave them until the very end, NOT apologizing, but only asking for forgiveness of the "friends" of the "ministry". He asks for prayer for his own family, but not for the thousands who may struggle with coming to terms with a spiritual leader, if you will, having betrayed their minds & hearts. No one is perfect, everyone does & will sin, but his statement does not feel genuine to me in any sense of the word and actually comes off as rather self-centered, as he rambles on about the many personal effects of his "sin", or rather dare I say trying to explain away the oops now that I got caught.Lacynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-24822878679247815932013-11-14T08:59:27.567-06:002013-11-14T08:59:27.567-06:00I so agree with the first anonymous comment. So sa...I so agree with the first anonymous comment. So sad, but such poignant reminder of how vulnerable we are and how much we dearly need to cling to Jesus Christ on a daily basis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-43836637195172111672013-11-14T06:56:52.537-06:002013-11-14T06:56:52.537-06:00The ministry did not produce the toys, books, and ...The ministry did not produce the toys, books, and such. That is the business: Vision Forum, which is still open last I checked. Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13910562548296620853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-24793779789291991762013-11-14T04:37:17.726-06:002013-11-14T04:37:17.726-06:00god bless u for being obediene, the bible says he ...god bless u for being obediene, the bible says he is faithful to forgive our sins if we confessto him. Plus he removes them as far as the east is to the west n REMEMEBERS THEM KNOW MORE!!!!!!!, WHAT A LOVING GOD WE SERVE. We will be praying for youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12640951368566137478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-82206673436000990302013-11-14T02:31:48.468-06:002013-11-14T02:31:48.468-06:00Are they still going to sell all of those books, a...Are they still going to sell all of those books, audios, movies, and cds on their website? Or are they going to shut it down? Where you can't buy things on there anymore? So are they going to eventually have the different conferences again? I hope that they will do the Father/Daughter Conference again in the future. I went to it with my two my sisters three years ago and it was a really great bonding time for us. Abigailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-3686356346163054722013-11-13T20:18:42.800-06:002013-11-13T20:18:42.800-06:00Such a sad thing! I've always loved Vision For...Such a sad thing! I've always loved Vision Forum. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com