Counterfeits. We need to be able to detect them in order to not be defrauded and victimized. Take counterfeit money for example. It imitates the real thing, but is not real. If you are fooled, you’ll suffer harm. The $100 dollar bill you just handed me to pay for my $10 widget better not be… Read More »
Chris Moles, a pastor and abuse counselor has a new book out to encourage church leaders and counselors to properly address and confront domestic abuse in their churches. His book, Caring for Families Caught in Domestic Abuse: A Guide toward Protection, Refuge, and Hope, features wisdom from a team of counselors and abuse experts who work with both victims and perpetrators of abuse. Contributors to the book include Beth Broom, Kirsten Christianson, Joy Forrest, Chris Moles, Darby Strickland, and Greg Wilson.
Aaron Hann, a trauma and abuse counselor, explains in his October 2022 article that a key dynamic of abuse involves inappropriate assignment of responsibility. This month, Aaron Hann followed up with additional thoughts on John 9, looking at the abuse dynamics in that passage in more detail and relating it to his own experience of… Read More »
In his book Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church, Michael J. Kruger, does a great job shedding light on the problem of spiritual abuse, defining it, surveying Scripture for wisdom on the topic, and explaining the tactics of abusers. Dr. Kruger is President and Professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in… Read More »
A few months ago, I wrote a book review on “Is it Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims” by Darby Strickland. Strickland’s book gives us foundational insights in understanding an abusive relational system. I was encouraged by many of you who want to grow in service to the oppressed, as… Read More »
I have been benefiting recently from Darby Strickland’s book, Is it Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims. In the book she challenges Christians and the church to be a refuge for the abused, a place where they can find help and get wise counsel. She cites Psalm 82:3-4, “Give justice… Read More »