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Ballinger assigned public defenderWednesday, April 15, 2009
David Lyle Ballinger, 48, of Marshall was assigned a public defender in a counsel status hearing Wednesday, April 15.
Bret Kaiser will defend Ballinger against three counts of felony statutory sodomy. Ballinger was arrested Saturday, April 11, after Marshall police received a report that he had sexual contact with two girls who are under the age of 12. Ballinger has entered a plea of not guilty in the case. He is scheduled to appear in court again April 29.
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Eric and Kathy where is the update from court on May 11th.
Yep- I guess someone is still keeping up with this story. You know what? God already knows the outcome. Still Praying.....
I am glad I am not a part of an organized religion. I am so thankful that I am a Child of The King. HE loves me so much that He gave His only son Jesus Christ to die on that cruel cross. He could of called 10,000 angels but he didn't. He suffered all that for me.
The children involved are also a Child of The King. Yes, God allowed this to happen for a reason. We may never know this side of Heaven why they have to suffer this pain. The Ballinger family I know are Children of the King-On their way to heaven.
Mr. Ballinger by his testamony is a Child of the King. his life in recent months or years have proven that even a minister can turn and sin. Yes, this is a big sin in our eyes. HE will never be able to minister in a church again. Satan is all powerful and is shouting victory in changing this man's course in life. Sin will take you farther than you want to go. Taking control of your life and changing it forever.
IF i have learned anything from Mr. Ballinger's mistakes (yes, as someone commented that making a mistake as a christian is one thing but molesting a child is different but remember sin is sin and he did molest those girls but it was a mistake to do it. and i dont say that lightly when i say that) he has chosen is that we must as christains guard ourselves continually. NOt what people see on the outside. That has been proven here that you can deceive even the closest ones to you. BUT to guard my mind, my heart and my soul. I sorry for those who have been hurt because of this man. HE will be held accountable to God for causing someone to question GOD. He is sitting every day and he knows what he has lost here on earth and also his rewards in heaven. I believe he should get the full punishment that he deserves for what he has done. I pray that those that make that decision will be right in their decisions.
Ms. Ballinger, her children and their families are suffering. the dear children that were molested in this are hurting too along with their family.
What the f.....and others who have commented on this page. .......... I wish i could just tell you from my heart that God loves you and maybe one good thing can come from this that i was able to tell you that God loves you and if through all this terrible mess you were able to see what Christ Jesus did for you. IT would be worth every struggle it would be worth every mile these families are having to travel through this ordeal. it would make this lifetime of labor worth it all if just one more soul would come to Christ because of this.
bornagain01,
I was simply making an observation and posing a question which you can't answer. Spouting scripture doesn't answer the question either.
In an earlier post regarding Mr. Ballinger you said: "let us not cast the stone but let the law, and God judge this man"
That's very interesting considering you seem to have no problem judging by accusing me "trying to sound smart".
Is god a little under staffed these days? It's so nice of you to jump in and help out.
You sir/madam are the poster child for the delicious hypocrisy that is organized religion.
To "what the f" I would just like to say that you have no clue what you are talking about when you talk about God so don't hurt yourself by trying to sound smart. Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Marshallmogal, you are right about some of what you say, but when you said "Time will heal his family" you are sadly mistaken, if you could put your self in the family shoes for but 5 min you would realize there life had been ripped from them there life also is forever changed. Imagine his wife finding out about this, DO YOU THANK HER LIFE WILL JUST GO ON????? NO that's crazy she wakes up ever morning with this and will for the rest of her life. Imagine the guilt that she feels finding out about this and not knowing that this was going on.
Thank about his children looking through a piece of glass seeing there father the provider for them, the man that loved and cared for them now sitting in jail. They now second guess ever memory that they had with him, ever thing he once told them because of this.. now explain how time can heal this.... you may have thought you were right but, if you have never walked in there shoes don't try to offer your ignorant advise..
There sure is alot of talk about "GOD" going on around here. If "GOD" loves us so much and is all powerful then why would "GOD" ever allow things like this to happen? Is it his mysterious ways? Free will possibly?
I'm sure that the families of these children prayed for thier kids safety before this ever happened yet it happened anyway.
Did "GOD" ignore thier prayers?
Why is it then that whenever something horrible like this happens we are asked to pray to a "GOD" that by definition could have kept this from happening in the first place?
I can't believe you people who say you have known this man 22 years and he is a Godly man! Boy, were you deceived. Vengeance is mine said the LORD and that is what I will be praying to God for. We need to protect our children from evil child molesters. Yes we all sin but seriously people this is a sick man that would even entertain the thought let alone act on it. Of course I feel sorry for his family. He caused them much pain but what he did to those girls is much worse. He has ruined their lives. They we never have their innocents back. How dare he. This we effect there entire lives. We they date, when the marry, when they have children. Time will heal his family. These girls are the true victims of this crime and thank God prayers are free. Yes I will pray for Mr. Ballinger. I will pray God's vengeance on this man. We as Christian have to take a stand and stop letting everyone walk all over us. Be bold with your witness and stand up for GOD!
Sin is sin; right is right and wrong is wrong. This man was not a man who fears God or he would have gotten down on his needs and prayed every time he had these bad thoughts. He should have sought help. Not ruin these girls lives.
SOme of us are not assuming anything. We know the facts. Our prayer is for the families involved. Mr. Ballinger is going to pay the price. And he will and it wont be a slap on the hand either. Our prayer is for the families involved that they can heal The victims and their families and the Ballinger family. We are not devending Mr. Ballinger we are asking you to consider an alternative and pray for the families involved.
I can't believe the amount of backing and support this individual is receiving on the board.
Does anyone understand what this man did? What if it were your little girl. Would you pray and hope he maks it through the dark times then.
I think everyone just assumes this girl is grown. The article says they are under the age of 12. This means, they could be 2 0r 3, 4 or 5, any age. Does that change your mind?
Unbelievable that the same people who bash kids in one post for having bad attitudes, being poor sports, and not very good at baseball, come in here and make excuses and offer prayer and hope for a child molester. Great job.
Bornagain,
You are correct, we should not cast stones.
We should also not molest our youth either. Just sayin.
I have read all of these comments over the last few weeks. One thing we need to all remember is that Sin is Sin. What Mr. Ballinger did was wrong it is a sin. He must pay the punishment for that sin and he will. there is no degree of sin in God's eyes. We are just as guilty as Mr. Ballinger when we lie, cheat, steal, etc. We as humans measure sins by degrees. Yes, i agree totally that what mr. ballinger did was wrong. We should all pray for everyone involved that God will give them the Grace to make it through these dark days-The girls, their family, Mr. Ballinger's family and the church family that are hurting right now. So everyone just stop and take a moment to pray and ask God to help them make it through another day today.
Making a mistake as a christian is one thing.
Molesting children is another.
OldOwl_90 Just wondering if you have ever made a mistake???? Mr. Ballinger or any other preacher for that matter, is not any different then any other person on the face of the earth, they too can and do make mistakes just as you and I have.
Just a suggestion to you OldOwl_90, maybe you should read your Bible (King James version) and see if any other "Good Godly" men have made some mistakes in their lives, and if you can't think of any, try looking at the Life of David a man after God own heart.
Also you should check your prayer life and see if you have gotten through?? Because a person that cannot forgive will not have access to the Father. I am Praying for the Young Girls and their Family, Mr. Ballinger and his family and friend, and OldOwl_90 I will be praying for you too
"Good Godly man" and "registered sex offender" just doesn't sound very "christian". IF he were a "Good Godly man" he would have NEVER made this "bad decisions". IF he were in fact a "Good Godly man" he would still be preaching in his church, not having to face these charges. MY prayers go to the 12 year old girls that have been changed forever. Because GOD knows thier lives will never be the same.
As a christian looking over the comments i am thankful for the people that have said that they will be praying for the family, and mr Ballinger, prayer changes things. there have been many rude, bitter,and selfrightouse comments left on here, but just as Jesus asked to the crowd that cought the woman in adultry,HE THAT IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE, we should all ask ourselves this before we write any more comments. Anyone in the world could easly be in the same place and i believe we all would be suprised to the ammount of people that belong in the same place as him. I have known mr Ballinger for 22 years and in that time he has been one that has been a spiritual leader to his family and many other people, HE is a Good Godly man that has made some bad decisions. let us not cast the stone but let the law, and God judge this man, and we do our part by praying. Thank you.
Ok... I guess I'm one who needs to be prayed for as well because I would NEVER stand behind a church leader who assaulted children...I wouldn't stand behind ANYONE who assaulted children. Just because you knew this man for 22 years, 5 years, or even just met him, does not mean you know what is going on behind closed doors or even in his mind..That is the amazing thing about people, they allow you to see what they WANT you to see, and nothing more.
christianmom3 please do keep me in your prayers, I need them as well. I did NOT assume the family was an enabler, nor is that implied here! I am sorry if anyone thought that is what I meant because it is not. I NEVER said the family enabled him to do this! Please RE READ my post! I said there were different types of victims here meaning the ones that this person is accused of harming, his family, friends, his church is a victim. I DID NOT call them enablers! Please before you jump around about a post in the future, please make sure you understand the post, or question it. Just like most of this town, you accused me of something that didn't happen, and it was even in writing!
"Curiousintown" you are extremely wrong in ASSUMING that this mans family were enablers get your facts straight before jumping on here and trying to sound like you know what you are talking about! Mabye that is why you are "curiousintown" and not "all knowing in town"! I will keep you in my prayers too
Just remember how much of this the family has to read. Please keep them and the children involved in your your prayers. They are not enablers so lets try and be sensitive to their feelings.
Everyone will make mistakes, but doing that to children? When you are a "community church leader"? That's a bit sick, and misleading for the parents that would like their children to attend church, but yet see cases like this all over the news week to week. He should get the same sentence as everyone else would if they were to do this. I do not know him, but he is like every other human being commenting on this. Pastor or non-church goer, its still a bad thing. Just because he is a Pastor doesn't mean he cannot make mistakes as well. If you think about it, this is happening to a lot of humans right now. As for brown_384, learn how to spell. Also, before pointing fingers, make sure your own are clean first.
This is just HORRIFIC. I will be interested to hear and or read the FACTS in this case! There are different types of victims in this case, as well as enablers. Many times a person turns the cheek because we cannot believe what we have seen. I feel sorry for everyone who knows this family because they are hurting and suffering as well as everyone in this town. This is just ANOTHER reason why you CANNOT trust someone completely with your children.
I certainly hope if YOU should ever, ever,ever even have a doubt of something fishy...check it out, DO NOT let it go!
i am sick of you self richess people who DO NOT know the whole story and want to judge!! and HOW Dare you accuse mrs.ballinger of anything... She is a dear friend and mentore to me and my family. We are members of there former church and have loved them forever.. You who do not know these people should just shut up!! "IF" this happened then he should be held responsible! and he will by GOD and the courts, should he spend the rest of his life in jail, i dont knw? I cant say, but dont you think he WILL spend the rest of his life in his own personal hell? Just think weather this is true or not, these accusations have ruined his CHristian testamonie, He will no longer be able to return to the paster position at his church, the community he lives in, will look at him like a monster( even if this isnt true) and how about his family!! his Wife is heaven sent, his son is talented and very funny, his girls, wonderful and sweet, and mr.ballinger? A godly man, once my daughters youth leader, i have knw them for over 8years and I LOVE them and there family!! How about instead of hitting the keys on your computer to trash them, how about hitting your knees in prayer for them, just think, that is what will helo these girls and all the victims here!!
I HAVE KNOWN THE BALLINGERS FOR QUITE A FEW YEARS AS WELL. I'VE READ ALL THESE COMMENTS FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS AND SOME ARE DEMEANING TO THE FAMILY OF MR. BALLINER AND SOME ARE SUPPORTIVE OF THEM. THE VICTIM, IN MY OPINION, IS ANY PERSON THAT SUFFERS THE CONSEQUENCES FROM ANOTHER ONE'S ACTIONS; THEREFORE, THE VICTIMS IN THIS CASE ARE THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY, THE BALLINGER FAMILY AND THEIR LOVED ONES AND THEIR CHURCH FAMILY. SO LET US ALL JUST PRAY FOR ALL THE VICTIMS IN THIS CASE THAT THEY ALL MIGHT GET THROUGH THIS ORDEAL AND BEGIN TO HEAL. GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER IN THIS SITUATION AND ONE SAYING IS TRUE AND FOR SURE: PRAYER CHANGES THINGS--
AMEN christianmom3. God is the anwser.
I too have Know, loved and respected the ballingers for over 20 years, While keeping those precious girls in our prayers, we have to also remember there are several victims in this case, Mr. Ballingers family as well. Ballinger family I love you guys God Bless!
parent 424, maybe you should stop trying to be the detective here!!!!! Let the officials do their job and let God be the guide and director, after all He is the best detective I know! You say your comment wasnt accusing her, yet IT WAS!!!! I wont stand for it, so find something better to do with your time.
424, I never said that she was responsible. Just putting the thought out there about how many other kids did he have access to, or did he assault, that won't go reported.
parent 425 we do need to keep all the families involved in mind. but Mrs. Ballinger is not the offender in this case, so she shouldn't be held accountable for any of this. Mr Ballinger's wife and kids are just as much victims as the families and don't deserve to be talked about or thought badly of. That is who I was defending in my comments his wife and kids who did nothing wrong and who are hurting very badly right now, and bad comments being made about their husband, father, and even their whole family only makes the situation worse. We should not only think and feel badly for the victims families but also Mr. Ballinger's family.
I feel horrible about all that has happend. I am not sure how to take that last comment though. I am praying for the children involved but it almost sounds like you accuse Mrs. Ballinger of something???? That is not true, what she and her family are going through must be horrible and they are in my prayers.
I would like to know why the fact that Mrs. Ballenger ran a day care in her home has not been addressed. And please keep the families that had their precious children in the Ballengers home in mind when you decide to post comments.
Wow, I guess I offended someone, one of my posts are missing! LOL
Christian 424 and christian 425, thats what I was trying to get across last week....wish you had been here when people were telling me I was so wrong about not "judging" this man. Keep the faith because you are RIGHT ON!
thank you christian425. Yeah God is a very forgiving God and He is the only one who has the right to judge anyone of their sins. Prayer is the only answer and will help David and his family. Pray and have faith that God will provide healing for all that was hurt in this situation, his family and the families that were involved.
AMEN christian 424!! Well said. I too have known them 20 years and they dont need heartless comments like that!!! I'm glad we serve a God of love and forgivness. I love the ballingers and will continue to pray, because I beleive God and prayer is the ONLY answer in all this! what do you "thank"? lol
I guess I didnt word that quite right about what the editor said...here is his post to me about how they got the idea this man had confessed...
Response by Eric Crump/Editor:
That information was not included in our story yesterday but reference to a confession is in the police report that is part of court records in the case.
I dont thank praying is going to help him christian424
to brown_384... First of all I would like to say you sound quite ignorant in your comment. You shouldn't leave a comment trying to sound like someone special if you can't even spell. Second of all, He is not a bad man and how dare you accuse someone of being such a thing. He did a terrible thing, yes everyone knows this, but that does not mean he himself is a bad man. I'm sure you've done things yourself that people would think was terrible as well, maybe just not as extreme. Also do not judge another lest you be judged, do not point out the saw dust in anothers eye before pulling the plank out of your own. I too know David Ballinger, I have the whole 22 years of my life and his kids are dear friends of mine. Before leaving such a horrible comment think about the family, they are already going through enough. Thanks.... Ballingers I'm praying for you!
I feel sincerely sorry for this man's family. Not only do they have the devastation of having this happen to them, but people come on this board and make nasty comments about their husband & father, as well as the general church community.
While what he did was beyond the pale and completely indefensible, I hope they don't ever have to read these comments.
That why tshee70 that you dont send your children to Sunday by their self thats why you go with them, to know what they are doing. We have Children all the time come in and out of are church. their parents dont come with them. They leave do we know where they are going when they leave NO!! are the being harm after they leave NO!! We need to get back to the basic of going to church and family prayers and table talks around the evening table to know what are kid are doing not how mush we drink the weekend. what concert we been to. not having movies and rollerskating rank to be are babysetter.
This is the reason why most people dont send their children to church. You just cant trust anyone. The only person you can trust is GOD. Not the pastor or doctors or anybody else. So, I hope he will be sentence a long time and just throw the key away. Because it is not right. Sick!!!
Ballinger is being held at Saline County Justice Facility on a $250,000 bond, which we reported Monday.
He appeared in court Wednesday via video from the jail. He did not have a lawyer until then, so he hasn't yet made a plea. That may happen at the court hearing April 29.
Those used to be the basics to a news story
Has Mr. Ballinger made the statement of "Guilty" or "Not Guilty" to the charges as of yet? Is he still being held inside the jail or did he make bond? Does he have a family there; any children? This is just a horrible event any way that you view it.
that's sooooo wrong omg he was a pastor that makes is way worse y must ppl be this way
I thank he should stay in jail for ever . he is a bad man , i new David Ballinger he was my paster about a year ago and he even came in my home and read the bible to me and my mouther in law and my kids , thank god that i ever lat my kids go to his sunday school class .I pray for familys and is wife Mis Ballinger