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
Only a Church that Loves Truth Will Validate and Help an Abuse Victim
An appalling and horrible thing has happened in the land: the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule at their direction; my people love to have it so, but what will you do when the end comes? (Jeremiah 5:30-31) One of the characteristics of a true Christian and a true church is a love for truth.… Continue reading Only a Church that Loves Truth Will Validate and Help an Abuse Victim
