A Biblical Perspective Concerning Domestic Abuse
he makes all things new
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There are so many of you who will not have a merry Christmas this year…
Beautifully Broken
These days, when I think back on the statement I was asked to make about…
shining Through the darkness
I can’t imagine a life without You—it would not be life at all! You have…
caring for the least of these
Sadly, over the years, I have watched scores of women and children move from plenty…
Trusting God In Hard Times
Victory over fear is far more than just the absence of anxiety and dread;…
IS THIS REALLY A MESSAGE FROM GOD?
(Please read to the end. The intention of this post is not self-defense). From time…
Is it Abuse? Minimizing, Denial & BLame… Part 5
When Jan finally got up enough courage to ask the church for help, John discredited…
Is it Abuse? Part 4: Emotional Abuse & Isolation
It seems silly that something so small could ignite such a fury, but that’s the…
Is it Abuse? Part 3: Coercion, Threats, Using the Children & Intimidation
One of the most common ways abusers control their victims is through coercion and threats…
Could God Ever Use Me?
There are days when I still have to remind myself of the truths he’s taught…
When Self-Pity Becomes Toxic
I see this so often. People who are consumed with self-pity hurt others and destroy…
Is it Abuse? Part 2: A Proven Screening Tool
Part 2 in a Series. In order to recognize the signs of domestic abuse, most…
Is it Really Abuse?
This is part one in a series. Step one in becoming free from the…
How Twisting Words Destroys Relationships
This twisting of words and distortion of intentions kills relationships, and those who face it…
From Hopeless to Hope Filled: A Survivor’s Story
For every survivor, there’s usually a moment of clarity where they fully realize the abusive…
Faith for the Impossible
After working with victims of abuse for over twenty two years, one thing has become…
Surviving Domestic Abuse is Like Being a Refugee
When it is bad enough that a mother will risk homelessness, stop yourself before you…
A Look at What Called to Peace Ministries Accomplished in 2018!
I wanted to post an update on what our ministry accomplished in 2018. Be sure…
Sacred Cows in the Church: Honoring Marriages over Lives
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A Promise of Peace on Earth?
I’m sharing the recent newsletter I sent with our Christmas newsletter from Called to Peace…