Here are tips and encouragement for sheep who are stepping forward as shepherds. God's word urges us to grow into maturity in Christ: until we every one (in the unity of faith and the knowledge of the Son of God) grow up to be perfect in the maturity of the fullness of Christ; so that… Continue reading For sheep who are stepping forward as shepherds
Tag: courage
Revised Edition of “Not Under Bondage” is in the pipeline
[August 13, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] [Update added August 13, 2022. Barb won't be writing a revised edition of Not Under Bondage: Biblical Divorce for Abuse, Adultery and Desertion. For more information, please read her… Continue reading Revised Edition of “Not Under Bondage” is in the pipeline
Unhelpful Comments by Well-Meaning People: A coaching clinic for victims of domestic abuse and their supporters
Your platitudes are proverbs of ashes (Job 13:12a NKJV) Domestic abuse victims frequently find themselves misunderstood by those from whom they seek support. Such interchanges can be extremely distressing for victims — they feel at a loss as to how to respond to the attitude of the supporter. Frequently supporters don’t mean to hurt; it… Continue reading Unhelpful Comments by Well-Meaning People: A coaching clinic for victims of domestic abuse and their supporters
Suicide Prevention
[June 7, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] If you have ever felt suicidal, dear reader, what strategies have you used to avoid ending your life? Maybe by sharing our experiences we can help others. Helovesme said:… Continue reading Suicide Prevention
Puritans who said abuse was grounds for divorce
Abuse IS grounds for divorce. Most evangelical leaders are reluctant to say this outright today, but several eminent theologians In the sixteenth and seventeenth century said it. Today's leaders need to take courage and follow their example. Thomas Cranmer was the first to say it – see Part 1 of this series Thomas Cranmer on… Continue reading Puritans who said abuse was grounds for divorce
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone. And how Highpoint Church Memphis twisted it to defend Andy Savage.
When Jesus said "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone" he was speaking to a bunch of hypocritical men who were quite happy to mistreat a woman for their own agenda. Their agenda was to discredit Jesus...they saw the woman as disposable. They were using the woman just so they could induce… Continue reading Let him who is without sin cast the first stone. And how Highpoint Church Memphis twisted it to defend Andy Savage.
Rebekah: The Guardian and Protector of Israel – by Anne Vyn
I’ve grown up in the church all my life and have always heard Rebekah talked about in a negative light. Teachers and leaders have called her manipulative, deceptive, and lacking in submission to God and to her husband. Tradition has not been kind to Rebekah and I believe she is one of the most misrepresented… Continue reading Rebekah: The Guardian and Protector of Israel – by Anne Vyn
A Cry For Justice 