"You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile." — the Borg [Internet Archive link]. I feel that X wanted to assimilate me. He wanted to "shape" me, he declared. My desire was to have a family that brings glory to God. My boundaries reflected that desire, that hope. I was resistant to certain songs because I… Continue reading The Sci-Fi Series part 1: You will be assimilated.
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Understanding abuse: one pastor’s journey
A true autobiographical story. Names (including the author’s), places and dates are fictional. My name is Michael Lehman. I’ve served in pastoral ministry since my ordination in 1986. I’d describe my theological convictions as reformed evangelical. For the past few years I’ve been on an extended sabbatical, devoted to further study and writing. During this… Continue reading Understanding abuse: one pastor’s journey
