The Fear of Abandonment is not Just a Childhood Fear

(John 14:18) "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. (Hebrews 13:5-6) Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and… Continue reading The Fear of Abandonment is not Just a Childhood Fear

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