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Does God Hate Divorce?
Does God really hate divorce? The short, and very incomplete, answer is, “Yes.” That is, actually, what the Lord says in...
An Ineffective Question
When a victim describes their abusive partner's mistreatment to a pastor (or other person), it is not uncommon for them ...
Choices: Victim Blaming, or Empowering?
Do victims actually have the power of choice in an abusive relationship?
Is the term "abusive relationship" victim blamin...
You Need More Tools in Your Toolbox
There is some standard advice that is given to those who find themselves in an abusive relationship: 1.) Get help and 2....
No Fake Apologies, Please
Abuse thrives in an environment of deception and secrecy. It requires being able to convince someone that something is g...
Accuser of the Brethren
One of the worst circumstances we observe is when God’s people align themselves with the abuser and assume the role of a...
Repentance Embraces Justice
Another characteristic of repentance is an interesting word that can be translated in a variety of ways such as: revenge...
Gossip and Slander
Was Paul slandering Hymenaeus and Alexander when he described them as those who have rejected faith and a good conscienc...
Subversive, Harmless, and Wise
Every Pastor Can Do This
Whether you realize it or not, at least 30% of your church is dealing with some kind of abuse, and great care must be e...