Emotional Abuse and Your FaithEmotional Abuse and Your FaithCollection of Articles, Video, and audio I have found on Emotional and Verbal Abuse. I have been searching for ones that are geared towards the faith based prospective. It is not just towards one but many faiths. Links have been included with article 
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Speak out about faith and domestic violence
2008-10-19 18:56:00 EDC Creations eSpot has an article about an author named Cheryl Lacy Donovan. Cheryl Donovan is the award winning author of Women What the Hell are You Thinking and the soon to be released Ministry of Motherhood.I enjoyed this quote:The bottom line is, love should never hurt. Domestic violence is never acceptable. It goes contrary to any religious teachings. Expecting a victim of domestic violence to simply pray about a situation and expect it to go away is ludacris. Encouraging a victim to keep the family together because it is what God would want is not scriptural or moral. Communities of faith need to open their eyes and understand the important role that they play in the fight against domestic violence. Training programs and outreach can assist congregants who may be experiencing physical or psychological abuse.Good for Cheryl Donovan and her speaking out about faith and domestic violence! More About: Faith , Violence , Speak , Domestic Violence
Violence within the Church
2008-10-18 18:51:00 SBC Impact has an article called, 'Violence in the Church - An Introduction'. They are looking for feedback, and I encourage my readers to hand them that! Domestic violence it seems to me is almost a foreign languange to others, and fear of NOT helping change things seems to be the trigger of NOT doing anything at all!Here is a snippet:Why it is untouched- I am thankful for the few churches and pastors giving serious attention to this problem. However, one of the questions that lingers is, ?Why is so little attention given to this issue within the setting of the Church?? For me, in order to bring it successfully into the spotlight, I must first have a deep understanding of why it has not yet been in the spotlight. I offer three reasons and ask for others to offer more. I know many of you can help with that.1. The theology and practice of marriage and divorce silently pushes us away from the issue of domestic violence. Slippery, but real, questions present themselves in this a... More About: The Church
Violence within the Church
2008-10-18 18:51:00 SBC Impact has an article called, 'Violence in the Church - An Introduction'. They are looking for feedback, and I encourage my readers to hand them that! Domestic violence it seems to me is almost a foreign languange to others, and fear of NOT helping change things seems to be the trigger of NOT doing anything at all!Here is a snippet:Why it is untouched- I am thankful for the few churches and pastors giving serious attention to this problem. However, one of the questions that lingers is, ?Why is so little attention given to this issue within the setting of the Church?? For me, in order to bring it successfully into the spotlight, I must first have a deep understanding of why it has not yet been in the spotlight. I offer three reasons and ask for others to offer more. I know many of you can help with that.1. The theology and practice of marriage and divorce silently pushes us away from the issue of domestic violence. Slippery, but real, questions present themselves in this a... More About: The Church
Faith Based Domestic Violence Abuser Database
2008-10-13 14:33:00 Because it matters posted a story about a domestic violence data base. I have to wonder what an uproar this is going to cause! I do think it is needed. What an awesome idea, and as Alexis A. Moore mentioned it can be called "with a click of a mouse a life can be saved!"I think that is true!The weaker vessel's site states: The name, "The Weaker Vessel", was derived from The Holy Bible, (I Peter Chapter 3 Verses 7-9) where The Word Of God explains how husbands and wives are to treat each other.Verses 7,8 & 9 reads:"Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto The Weaker Vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. Finally, be all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but contrariwise blessings; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing." The Word ... More About: Faith , Domestic , Database , Violence , Domestic Violence
Men Women Domestic Violence
2008-10-13 02:29:00 In Middletown, T-shirts tell the stories of the abused.See the link above to read the entire story! The picture showed to me a reminder of how this issue can effect generation to generation, and this is another portion I feel the church doesn't realize - or believes - and helps to render the growth and healing of all involved. How their opinions on how spouses should stay DOES effect the children, and they helped allow the cycle to continue in their children's lifes as well.I felt this was a truly healing story, and I wanted to post about it. At the very end it speaks of a man trying to get a group together for men as well. How he volunteers because the effect of a coworker that couldn't come to work due to being beatup the night before.New Horizons hosted the exhibit as a way to draw attention to the problem of domestic violence and its young victims - many of whom are children. October, if you didn't know it, is Domestic Violence Awareness month.These T-shirts were created... More About: Women , Domestic Violence
Men Women Domestic Violence
2008-10-13 02:29:00 In Middletown, T-shirts tell the stories of the abused.See the link above to read the entire story! The picture showed to me a reminder of how this issue can effect generation to generation, and this is another portion I feel the church doesn't realize - or believes - and helps to render the growth and healing of all involved. How their opinions on how spouses should stay DOES effect the children, and they helped allow the cycle to continue in their children's lifes as well.I felt this was a truly healing story, and I wanted to post about it. At the very end it speaks of a man trying to get a group together for men as well. How he volunteers because the effect of a coworker that couldn't come to work due to being beatup the night before.New Horizons hosted the exhibit as a way to draw attention to the problem of domestic violence and its young victims - many of whom are children. October, if you didn't know it, is Domestic Violence Awareness month.These T-shirts were created... More About: Women , Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Shelter gives Partners in Peace Awards to Churches
2008-10-09 23:28:00 The Courier News wrote about Domestic Violence Shelter that honored their partners that included churches, and other organizations.By DENISE MORAN For The Courier News reportsTo honor individuals and groups who have provided services to victims of domestic violence, Community Crisis Center Inc. of Elgin held its 18th annual Partners in Peace Breakfast this month at the Elgin Country Club.Recipients of the 2008 Partners in Peace awards are Lorena Reyes, who handles nutrition and wellness at the crisis center; Mary Hodges, peer outreach coordinator at Open Door Clinic; First Congregational Church in West Dundee; United Way of Elgin; Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti; Ketki Steffen, assistant state's attorney, Rolling Meadows; and Pastor Joel Kline of Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren in Elgin."The work of Community Crisis Center is so important," said Kline. "Domestic violence is frequently ignored and denied. People always assume it is happening somewhere else."Senio... More About: Awards , Churches
Facing the Giants
2008-09-30 02:14:00 With the opening of Fireproof this weekend I wanted to link to another awesome movie by this blessed missionary. The message to me of this movie is basically no matter how big the challege, no matter how many giants are in your way.......NOTHING is to big for GOD! That includes emotional abuse, verbal abuse or domestic violence overall! He will get you thru! In the movie towards the end the coaches friend comes into the locker room, and tells him, "If the bible says 365 times to not be afraid he must be serious about that one!" Enjoy Facing the Giants !Here is a link to the study guides for this movie, "Facing the Giants"The Voice of Truth!Hope this movie "Facing the Giants" has given you some hope! Blessings!
Pastor in New Mexico Says COME RIDE FOR Awareness of Domestic Violence!
2008-09-22 14:13:00 Clyde Davis is pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Portales New Mexico is asking, "For awareness, let's go ride a bike!" He is trying to raise funds for their local domestic violence shelter Hartley House.October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Though seemingly not right around the corner, it may in fact be so, at least for the purposes of this column.The reason I say that is I plan to issue an invitation, or a challenge, and it may involve you, the readers who respond, to begin getting in shape.Three words. Ride to Grady. Then, three more words. Get your bicycle ready.I would like to state here that, on the first Saturday of October, I will be riding to Grady in an attempt to draw notice to something we are all aware of ? domestic violence toward women and children. I am inviting anyone who wishes to do so to join me. I am encouraging anyone who wants to show their support for me, or hopefully us, to cheer along the way. I am also inviting those who are unsure about maki... More About: New Mexico
When Apologies are Dangerous with marriages of Domestic Abuse
2008-09-17 00:36:00 RBC Ministries speaks of the dangerous practice of asking women to constantly forgive the abuse of her husband, and using scripture to tell her that will keep the relationship together. We all know that the bible tells us to forgive, and we should forgive! When you never address the cruel behavior of domestic abuse within the home, and all you require is an apology the cycle will continue. We never address the root of the rage within the person that is abusing others. Is that really God's intent?In this video they actually speak to a couple that had domestic abuse going on in their marriage. He speaks of how he was good at showing people the man he felt they needed to see, and how that wasn't whom he was at home. I have to admit I do feel that abusers - some abusers - are some of the best con artists there is. Some people can say they don't understand, don't mean it, don't realize how bad it is. I have wonder about that at times. I'm sure in some circumstances they do talk the... More About: Abuse , Domestic , Domestic abuse , Remorse , Marriages
Phyllis Schlafly, "I know NOTHING!"
2008-09-08 01:10:00 Phyllis Schlafly knows NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!I got a bee in my bonnet today after reading Eagle Forum: No Longer PRO-FAMILY -- Open letter to Phyllis Schlafly over at The Dorcas Network .I went over to youtube, and found this video with Phyllis Schlafly in it speaking about domestic violence.'I have never seen a man hit a women except on Television, and they all act like they don't believe that is so! If they have they seen it they are going around with the wrong crowd! FIND some new friends! I mean with all the men I know they are totally incapable of hitting women. Its just not in them!"So according to Phyllis Schlafly if you know of domestic violence FIND SOME NEW FRIENDS! We don't deal with those types of people! Isn't that nice? If you are in a legit situtation with domestic violence present 'they did it to themselves!' What an awesome supporter right? She would be FIRST person you would go to if you found yourself in trouble huh? That's really binding up and helping to heal ... More About: Phyllis
Adventist Church's annual Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day
2008-08-23 13:59:00 Today is the Annual Prevention Emphasis Day, and I found an article an Adventist News Network I wanted to share.The Adventist Church's annual Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day, held August 23 this year, is part of a wider effort to curtail abuse within and outside of the church by changing attitudes, says Heather-Dawn Small, Woman's Ministries director for the world Adventist Church. Excuses cannot be part of the church's message against abuse. So says Heather-Dawn Small, the no-nonsense Trinidadian who helps craft the world Seventh-day Adventist Church's formidable yet sensitive approach to abuse prevention.Since she began directing Women's Ministries for the world church in 2001, Small, 50, has fought reluctance by some within the church to admit the reality of abuse. She applauded the church when it voted to add an Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day to its calendar of special Sabbaths, now held the fourth Sabbath of every August. But with local pastors telling her that 70 to 80 perce...
When Love Hurts: Understanding and Healing of Domestic Violence
2008-08-22 14:49:00 I remember years ago I found something from rbc ministries about domestic violence within Christian Marriages. I believe I posted in on this blog as well. I will have to find it, and place a link here. It was a rather long article about domestic abuse within Christian marriages, and since it was part the of the beginning of my journey it was a sense of relief of finding at least SOMETHING that related to this issue of abuse.Okay. I did find things here and there about domestic violence within the church on the web, but most of it showed me they clearly didn't understand the issue. I started this blog at a time that I was personally searching for answers, and when I found something of interest...I would quote the source, link it, and copy every word! I was afraid that they would change their mind, and remove it from their site. You will notice there wasn't to much of my opinion towards the beginning, because I was used to everyone asking me to HUSH! I found another article... More About: Divorce , Love , Domestic , Healing , Violence
Church Responds to Domestic Violence
2008-08-21 15:37:00 PEACE AND SAFETY IN THE CHRISTIAN HOME or PASCH is having an Event Called Partnering for Change: the Church Responds to Domestic Violence Grab a Copy of PASCH poster to hang up and make public!The are certainly having some awesome speakers there that are very well versed in domestic violence. It sounds like it will be an awesome program!Speakers include:Lundy Bancroft (author of Why Does He Do That?) Steve Tracy (author of Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse) Carolyn Rexius (director of Christians Addressing Family Abuse) Nancy Nason-Clark Julie Owens Barbara Fisher-Townsend Catherine Kroeger Join us October 10-12, 2008, Columbus Day weekendAt the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in suburban Takoma Park, Maryland Check out the schedule for the Pasch event!Wish I could go it looks like an awesome program! Good luck PASCH, and thank you for all you do in addressing domestic violence within the church! Amazon.com Widgets More About: Domestic Violence
Pastor Charged with Domestic Violence and DUI
2008-08-20 15:44:00 According to WSPA Dr. William Crews of The Awakening Hour has been charged with DUI, and a couple of days later was charged with domestic violence.According to his website he is an alcholic, but admits to drinking some wine for medical reasons to the police. A couple of days later in his home his wife had to call the police due to domestic violence.By Chris CatoReporterPublished: August 12, 2008The Highway Patrol says evangelist Dr. William Crews put lives in danger on the interstate, two days before his arrest on domestic violence charges. Crews is the pastor of Unity Baptist Church in Moore, but is better known as the host of the internationally broadcast religious program ?The Awakening Hour?. On Tuesday, News Channel 7 learned Crews faces charges of driving under the influence and violating state liquor laws. A spokesperson for Highway Patrol Troop 6 says Crews was arrested on I-95 in Dorchester County on July 27th. The spokesperson says motorists called 911, saying Crews? car ... More About: Domestic , Violence , Domestic Violence , Pastor
Church Mourns Mother Daugther Victims of Domestic Violence
2008-08-19 15:22:00 Keller Citizen is reporting a double murder-suicide due to domestic violence. Its truly a sad statement as you read this they both - wife and daugther - were speaking of troubles at home. Friday, Aug. 15, 2008Mourners pack service for private familyBy SARAH JUNEK A photo of Mailen Pizarro-Vece, 14, was hung on her north Fort Worth home and signed by those grieving her death. It is part of a makeshift memorial to her and her mother, Eliana Vece, 36, victims of an apparent double murder-suicide last week. Black ribbons draped across two empty chairs in the second row of Primera Iglesia Bautista of Keller, where a mother and daughter sat side by side during church services each week. Surrounded by a sea of slumped shoulders and bowed heads, it was a monument to the emptiness felt at a memorial service Sunday. More than 150 people gathered at the Baptist church for the evening service for Eliana Vece, 36, and Mailen Pizarro-Vece, 14, whose violent deaths last week sent friends, neighb... More About: Church , Domestic , Mother , Violence , Domestic Violence
Candlelight vigil pays tribute to domestic violence victims
2008-08-18 21:10:00 Newsjournalonline has this article on domestic violence and the church:Candlelight vigil pays tribute to domestic violence victims By EILEEN ZAFFIRO Staff Writer DAYTONA BEACH -- It took a man pumping bullets into his longtime girlfriend's body, the life draining out of her with their four children within earshot, to bring them together.Something incredibly ugly turned into something beautiful Sunday night, as dozens of people decked out in dresses and suits and clutching flickering candles stood outside an aging red brick church, sending prayers into the overcast sky as it changed from gray to black.Their songs and petitions echoed down Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard as they gathered beside New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church to remember a woman killed two weeks ago, and all of those who have suffered similar abuse."Let women know they're better than a piece of meat to beat on," one local pastor told the crowd. "We can meet here all night long, but if our minds are not change... More About: Domestic , Violence , Domestic Violence , Pays , Tribute
Alec Baldwin Poster Child for Parential Alienation?
2008-08-17 07:10:00 I'm not going to bother linking his video here of him yelling at his daugther! LOL You can get that all over the place now! Here is the interview link from after the fact....LINKI want to place this family dynamic thing to the side for now okay? If you look at this man's history he has more than enough history of his angry issues if you will! Look at interviews with people NOT agreeing with him for ONE! Name calling is his source of intelligence I guess! If you look at any cause that is fighting for the good of mankind they pick someone without such characteristics! If they want to be successful in the long haul that is! SURE getting someone like Alec on the bandwagon for your cause is a feather in your cap at first, but their behavior in the future won't show the shine so brightly later will it? I have respect for those that can handle themselves EVEN if I don't agree with them!BIG news that he was coming to do this 'apology' to his daugther! What we heard one or two sentence... More About: Alec Baldwin , Poster , Child , Parent , Pare
Does God Hate Divorce?
2008-08-15 15:42:00 Johanpdx Blog had an interesting article about this called, Does God Hate Divorce ? The article spoke about how pastors can use scripture from Malachi in order to NOT deal with domestic violence within the church! The passage from Malachi is just as much about the community's unfaithfulness to God as about any individual covenant violation, but, too often the abusive husband (and his sometimes unwitting confederate, the usually male pastor) find it convenient to use Malachi's words exclusively to bind the victim. That's the part I never understood! Why intend to force them to stay, and NOT address the portion that making them - to put simplistically - happy, safe and in peace? In most cases victims wish the abuse to stop, but not always the marriage to end. When they realize the domestic abuse isn't going to end or even be addressed that is when idea of fleeing comes up. To me this type of approach is to manipulate someone to stay, and is that really want God would wish fro... More About: Remorse , Narcissist
The Church is Afraid to speak of Domestic Violence!
2008-08-14 14:26:00 I have to say at times I get so burned out speaking of this subject - emotional abuse, verbal abuse and domestic violence. It seems no one listens, and no one hears except for the victims themselves! The victims are WHOM I'm addressing most of the time. I want to make sure they feel heard, and I want them to feel they are NOT alone and shame is NOT something that everyone uses to HUSH them up! I feel at times people that see people like myself that speak about abuse as some joke, and we are not be taken seriously. I dare to speak of something that is taboo, and since I speak so much of it I must have a one track mind. Everything in my world must be seen as abusive. Its strange to me how they can't see that some people are able to view things, and realize the difference.People speak of the healing of faith, and how God can bring healing and peace. The difference between God and those that speak of it at times seems to be that when we do receive healing and peace we are still seen a... More About: Church , Domestic , Violence , Speak , Suffering
Domestic Abuse within the Church - When Men Hurt Their Own
2008-08-13 14:56:00 I found an interesting set of articles on The Hope Blog. From the comments after a number of entries she made it sounds like she is placing together a book from the prospective of a women dealing with domestic violence. The ring of horror of their pastor's attitude is what people need to understand about this aspect. YES this is a woman's prospective about domestic violence within the church, and her life dealing with a controlling husband. I believe it happens to both genders, but the more information and stories that get out there the better I believe.Inherit the Wind: When Men Hurt Their Own Part OneInherit the Wind: When Men Hurt Their Own Part TwoInherit the Wind: WHen Men Hurt Their Own Part ThreeThe Final Installment the author states is coming SOON!The responses are very good to this series, and of course you have to have some bad ones as well.By the way, according to the account in Genesis, Abraham sent his wife to be in the harem of the Egyptian Pharaoh.Yet, Sarah... More About: Church , Abuse , Domestic , Domestic abuse
Sheltering Wings Faith Based Domestic Violence Shelter Wins Award from Whit
2008-08-12 15:42:00 Zach Rosing Productions Announced on their site that Sheltering Wings Promotional Video won a honorable mention from the White House recently!In May of 2008 the shelter had an opportunity to enter its children?s video, titled The Need For Change Is Now, in the Portraits of Compassion video contest, sponsored by the Health and Human Services division of the White House Center for Faith -Based and Community Initiatives. Zach Productions originally produced this video in April of 2007.The Need For Change Is NowSheltering Wings, a domestic violence women?s shelter located in Danville IN, was honored by the White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives during their Innovations in Effective Compassion Conference held on June 26 and June 27 in Washington, D.C.The video is awesome! I think showing people what happens also to children within domestic violence circumstances also need to be considered a bit more as well. Churches often mention they are doing what needs to be done for the ... More About: Domestic , Violence , Award
This ministry gets DOMESTIC ABUSE... YEAH GOD!
2008-08-11 13:26:00 I was doing some reading the other night, and came across a blog (love the theme and pictures by the way) called Lifetime Intimate Portrait. The author spoke about her church's ministry towards domestic violence, and how people might be surprised at whom shows up!At our church we now have a ministry in place to reach out to women who are dealing with these issues, or who have just come out of a situation. Help is completely confidential. We are committed to protecting these precious women at all costs. Interestingly enough, when the group was started we wondered how many we would have or if anyone in the church would respond. It is sad to report, but the statistics bear out and we have never had a lack of people in our support group ministry who need help along these lines. You might think your church is exempt, but...think again. You would be surprised who would attend a meeting if they could be certain no one would ever know! (We change our meeting times/dates each month to avoid... More About: Abuse , Domestic , Domestic abuse , Ministry , Yeah
Abusive Christian Husband - Scripture used to Abuse
2008-08-09 22:01:00 When the bible is used to abuse! Scripture used within domestic violence situations....According to five independent sociological studies that were done to see which group was more likely to spiritually abuse their wife's, and the group in which domestic violence towards the wife's were more likely present was (which included people that doesn't follow a faith) Conservative protestant Christian s. Its shocking that the studies overwellingly found this to be true! They also found that the group to most likely NOT abuse their wife's was also Conservative protestant Christian men. They found that a close relationship between whom were regularly involved with the church, and those that only attended on occasion were the big factor. This means MOST of the time, but not ALL of the time!They mentioned that the men that took their religion seriously, and spoke and sought to understand scripture were more unlikely to misuse 'submission' and 'headship'. The other group heard those term... More About: Abuse , Husband , Abusive
"Why Won't Anyone Listen?"
2008-08-07 18:51:00 Escaping the Trap of Domestic Violence had a very interesting article from a father on the article they entitled, "Why Won't Anyone Listen ?" about his thoughts on domestic abuse.Anonymous said...As a father of a young daughter, I must object to some of these comments from bible quoting individuals Women must submit? To what? broken bones, black eyes, shattered self esteem, endless trips to the hospital. What Lord do you pray to? Tell me something why don't you then tell the Doctor that "you were correcting you partner's deficient attitude?" You could not even pass that off in church if you brought her there instead of the emergency room. If I made such comments that "women are men's property" or that "The woman is to be subject to the man. This is not new information. You forget that its the man that takes care of his female. It's her job to take care of him",I would be ashamed to have a y chromosome. If my male gene constitutes the right for me to force submission then what so...
I guess the Truth Doesn't SELL! Newspapers really think their readers can'
2008-08-02 19:06:00 It amazes me at times the lengths some newspapers will go for the all mighty buck! Episcopal Life was reporting about a day at their Lambeth Conference. They were talking that day about the Violence Against Women, and the silence of domestic violence within the church. The popular press in England decides that we need to take portions of what Bishop Catherine Roskam said at the conference with a nasty little twist. I guess the truth doesn't sell enough newspapers or something. Its pretty sick! They are attempting to say she mentioned that pastors beat their wifes in certain parts of the world, because its morally acceptable there. YEAH! Okay then! They must be deaf and their reading skills must certainly be lacking. I wonder if their supervisors are aware! It makes their newspapers look bad that's for sure!Over at Simple Massing Priest, and Blogging Regiliously are just two places of many that seem outraged at the lies that the newspapers are trying to convey!Here is th... More About: Truth , Newspapers , Readers , Sell , Guess
Open wounds that never heal
2008-07-27 22:54:00 I found a cartoon a while back, and I had been holding on to it waiting for a time to show it to others. I found an article today on Jeremy E. Saber called, Open Wounds Never Heal . I loved the way the author described it, and how validation can help heal the wounds of domestic abuse, verbal abuse and emotional abuse...of course forms as well! In my years of experience with dealing with these hurts, I?ve learned one true thing. Open wounds never heal. They need to be treated. They need to be cleaned, balm applied, dressings applied and handled carefully until they heal. If these things aren?t done, the wound will only worsen. It will become inflamed, infected, worsen in it?s severity. This makes alot of sense to me! The author speaks about the abuse she endured during her marriage, and how others reacted to it. How it was to uncomfortable for people to truly deal with! I think alot of us have felt that way. She spoke of how she wanted him to take some of the responsibility of ...
God Verus Science
2008-07-18 18:17:00 I wanted to share something to lighten the mood today!God is sitting in Heaven when a scientist says to Him, "Lord, we don't Need you anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life Out of nothing. In other words, we can now do what you did in the 'beginning'." "Oh, is that so? Tell me..." replies God. "Well, " says the scientist, "we can take dirt and form it into the Likeness of You and breathe life into it, thus creating man." "Well, that's interesting. Show Me." So the scientist bends down to the earth and starts to mold the soil. "Oh....... no, no, no..." interrupts God, ( I love this ) .................."Get your own dirt." More About: Verus
Abuse, Forgiveness and the Pastor's Wife
2008-07-15 13:07:00 Standing in the Shadows is a very touching story of a minister's wife that was treated sinfully, and her husband left the family to start another one! Yet is a story of hope, new beginnings, forgiveness and it also sounds like a ministry she can call her own! Healing...... I knew that my healing and the healing of my children could only come with forgiveness. As long as I had unforgiveness in my heart, I was still in bondage - he still controlled me. Forgiveness is never easy but necessary. Too often, we don't allow the wounds and the scars to heal and we never let go of our hurt. But I knew that unforgiveness turns to bitterness and bitterness destroys the mind, the soul, and ultimately the body. I needed to forgive him but I also needed to forgive the members of my church. I think anyone of faith that has been dealing with any form of domestic violence can relate to this. Forgiveness isn't easy at times, and bitter pill we can't do away with will destroy us in the end ... More About: Abuse , Wife
Perfect Example of Narcissism
More articles from this author:2008-07-14 16:56:00 This man makes me sick to listen to his ME ME ME attitude of pure Narcissism ! Gale Warnings posted this audio, and has more information about these messages on the blog. You change the situation around a bit, and it sounds like some preachers I have heard about! I found a list called the Narcissiam checklist for pastors, but I think it applies in other areas of our lifes as well! I thought it was a perfect example of Narcissism! What do you think? More About: Perfect , Narcissist 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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