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Philippians 4:8 used to get you to shut up?

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Have a peek into the backroom of ACFJ. Here's a discussion we had the other day: Me: Anyone else encountered this? One of the responses I've gotten when I express concern about potential abuse situations is: As I was considering your concerns, Ellie, I thought of Philippians 4:8  [ESV] — Finally, brothers, whatever is true,… Continue reading Philippians 4:8 used to get you to shut up?

How can you get your pastor to help?

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  Here's the pattern I've lived and seen in others. We KNOW our husbands are doing some awful things. But we don't want people to hate him or judge him. We want him to be loved and get pastoral care. We hope that a little talking to will wake him up and he will straighten… Continue reading How can you get your pastor to help?