If a friend or member of your congregation tells you of the abusive relationship she is enduring, one of the most validating things you can do is to believe her. The validation of being believed empowers the victim and may help her to understand even more clearly the abusive relationship she is in — especially if the… Continue reading Helping an Abuse Victim without being Duped by the Abuser
Author: Barbara Roberts
Author of "Not Under Bondage: Biblical Divorce for Abuse, Adultery and Desertion". cryingoutforjustice.blog.
mysteryofiniquity.blog. Survivor of abuse. Advocate for victims of abuse.
You are near in their mouth and far from their heart
A Lament Righteous are you, O LORD, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive? You plant them, and they take root; they grow and produce fruit; you are near in their mouth and far… Continue reading You are near in their mouth and far from their heart
