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When the abuser dies, what do we feel? What are we supposed to feel? Is there a right answer? Is there more than one answer? Does God have any answers? Is it a time for grief or is it a time for relief that the abuse is over? Can we feel both at the same…
Restore Us
I was blessed to attend the recent Restore 2022 Conference at Judson University. The subtitle, A Conference Restoring Faith in God and the Church, hinted at the truth that our society is experiencing right now – many people have lost faith in our loving God, because of abuse in the church and in the home. …
Little Wife Is Stalked
“That was him, I know it was him,” Little Wife whispered to herself. She peeked into the rear view mirror of the rental car to catch another look at the car that had just passed her by. Big Man had mysteriously appeared at the scene of the car crash two days before. Her phone showed…
Peace on Earth?
December, 2010 Dear Friends: In this joyous season of celebrating Christ’s birth, not every home is filled with “peace on Earth, goodwill toward men.” False peace reigns which has come with a high price; loss of life, loss of security, loss of safety, and loss of hope. A small child sits alone in her dark…
Behind Closed Doors: The Alarming Effects on Children who Witness Domestic Violence
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What Wrapping is on Your Package of God?
Women in destructive relationships struggle with many issues. Trust is one of them. Deception, lies, and control have eroded away the intimacy of the partnership. This lack of trust can also affect their faith in God. “If I cannot trust my partner who I can see, how can I trust God who I cannot see?”…