Non-Negotiables for Effective and Biblical Abuse Ministry

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Many people are offering help to the abused. In making sense of the things we have suffered, we don't want to waste our energy following people-helpers who may lead us astray. In trying to find safety, vindication, healing and justice, we don't want to waste our time and energy following people-helpers who are actually harming… Continue reading Non-Negotiables for Effective and Biblical Abuse Ministry

Misapplying “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” 



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Many people quote 'Father forgive them for they know not what they do'  when they’re talking to victims of abuse. In this post I'll briefly explain why it's unhelpful to quote that saying at victims. If you want to learn more, read my updated post Three Kinds of Forgiveness. When Jesus was saying “Father, forgive… Continue reading Misapplying “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.”