The following is quoted from Ruth Tucker's new book, Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife [Affiliate link] (Zondervan): "Couples counseling or marriage counseling is never an appropriate strategy to address abusive behavior — especially domestic violence," writes Terry Moore, a licensed clinical addiction counselor. "Resolving the kind of conflicts between people for which… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Good Quote on Why Couples Counseling is Wrong for Abuse Cases
Author: Jeff Crippen
I am the pastor of Christ Reformation Church in Tillamook, Oregon, arriving here in 1993. I have been a pastor since 1983 and was a police officer for 12 years before that. My wife and I have been married since 1971. Verla is a medical assistant at a local clinic and in our spare time we like to hunt, fish, and ride our motorcycle.
Watch Out for Wolves in Wool — a True Story of Disguises
Here at ACFJ we all know that abusers love to hide in the pews, wearing "holy" garb as a disguise. It's one of their favorite methods, and a very effective one too. I never cease to be amazed at how many of these mask-wearers are in churches. Recently I did some searching online to see… Continue reading Watch Out for Wolves in Wool — a True Story of Disguises
