The woman at the well — was she unprincipled, wanton, lustful and promiscuous?

This imaginary monologue presents an alternative view of the life of the woman at the well before she met Jesus: The Woman at the Well: A Monologue [Internet Archive link].  [Scroll part way down the Internet Archive linked page to reach the audio and the written text. Editors.] It pictures the Samaritan woman's encounter with Jesus… Continue reading The woman at the well — was she unprincipled, wanton, lustful and promiscuous?

Wisdom in Dealing With an Abuser — Realize Everything he Says or Does is Evil

Frequently abuse victims will send me correspondence from their abuser and ask what I think of what the abuser said. My answer is always the same because the words are always the same. "This is evil. Every word, every phrase, every nuance is loaded with accusation, minimization, deception, threat, self-pity, and more." And this is… Continue reading Wisdom in Dealing With an Abuser — Realize Everything he Says or Does is Evil