A Typical Characteristic of an Abuser – He Never Stops Trying

Now the chief priests and the whole Council were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death, but they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward... (Matthew 26:59-60) It is not surprising that abusers are accusers. They are, after all, of their father the devil who… Continue reading A Typical Characteristic of an Abuser – He Never Stops Trying

Pastoral Care Has its Limits and Must Allow for the Priesthood of the Believer

One of the recurring themes we hear from Christians who are abuse victims/survivors is that when they went to their pastor or church for help, reporting the abuse, they were told that they must remain with their abuser or at most separate from him for a time, always working toward reconciliation. You saw this thing… Continue reading Pastoral Care Has its Limits and Must Allow for the Priesthood of the Believer