Today I have been thinking about the mentality and tactics of abuse as they are found in other areas of our lives besides marriage. We have already talked about how domestic violence abusers put on a Christian façade at church, and the other ways they operate in extended family settings. But there seem to be… Continue reading Some Other Arenas of Choice for Abusers
Category: Unjust church responses
unhelpful responses by pastors and leaders, idolatry of marriage, Pharisaism, legalism, wolves in sheep’s clothing, church discipline misused, cult dynamics, Patriarchy
The Abuse Victim as the Poor Man
(James 2:1-4 ESV) (1) My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. (2) For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, (3) and if you pay attention… Continue reading The Abuse Victim as the Poor Man