Does the victim recognize the abusive patterns? Depending what you mean by 'recognise' I think that question can be answered "no", and "yes", and "both". Backstory: This post was prompted by something Darby Strickland said when explaining CCEF's Counseling Abusive Marriages course. She said: "Until both spouses recognize the abusive patterns, counseling can actually perpetuate the… Continue reading Does the victim recognize the abusive patterns? Yes, and no. And then, by degrees, YES!
Two doctrines: one will set you free, the other will enslave you
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1) For this Sunday's post, we have adapted a comment made by Persistentwidow (link). Read, learn, and be free. In my opinion, I see two differing doctrines propelling how Christian books/programs deal with abuse.… Continue reading Two doctrines: one will set you free, the other will enslave you
