A word for the church and a word for victims, from Hebrews 12

12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. 14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See… Continue reading A word for the church and a word for victims, from Hebrews 12

Violence of Action: A Proposal for Dealing With Abusers Hiding in Our Churches

From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.  (Matthew 11:12) This is a difficult verse to understand. I am not sure that I do. At first glance it seems to speak of the enemies of the kingdom of heaven violently… Continue reading Violence of Action: A Proposal for Dealing With Abusers Hiding in Our Churches