In my 30+ years as a Christian I have seen and heard so much hurtful comment and lack of support shown to women in abusive marriages in the church. I am so disgusted with the Church and heartsick over this issue. How do I keep this from negatively impacting my walk? Anyone else feel this… Continue reading Take Heart — Christ Always Preserves His True Church and Exposes the Counterfeit
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Thursday Thought — When You Are Ready To Try Again: Going Back to Church
Jeff VanVonderen has a good article about red flags to identify an abusive church, and what to look for when looking for a safe church. In the article, titled When You Are Ready To Try Again: Going Back to Church, he discusses seven characteristics of a hurtful church: Power-posturing Performance Preoccupation Unspoken Rules Lack of… Continue reading Thursday Thought — When You Are Ready To Try Again: Going Back to Church
