If you feel like you are walking on eggshells... ....you may be suffering from domestic abuse, which is persistent or recurrent behaviour by an intimate partner that causes physical, sexual or psychological damage, or causes the victim to live in fear. It is not just marital conflict over particular issues (which can be conflict between… Continue reading Are you walking on eggshells?
Tag: forgiveness
Joseph’s brothers were afraid of Joseph even though he had forgiven them
After their father died, the ten older brothers were afraid of Joseph’s anger. This post explores why. It also discusses the value of comprehensive horizontal confession: confessing in detail to the person we have hurt exactly how we sinned against them. (Gen 50:14-15) After Joseph buried his father, he returned to Egypt with his brothers… Continue reading Joseph’s brothers were afraid of Joseph even though he had forgiven them
Reconciled with his brothers
Joseph would have been glad to see his older brothers again, but he still did not know how far he could trust them. In order to test them he had set them up with charges of theft (see part 2 of this series). Now he needed to see how they would respond. (Gen 44:14 -16… Continue reading Reconciled with his brothers
Dignity compared to Pride; Forgive and Remember – by Jane Bartelmes
Is Your Dignity at Stake, or Just Your Pride? Forgive and Remember. To read these two excellent articles by Jane Bartelmes, click here [Internet Archive link]. Jane is the author of My Path from Doormat To Dignity, a book which I (Barb Roberts) am going to read. Jane's website is Doormat to Dignity [Internet Archive… Continue reading Dignity compared to Pride; Forgive and Remember – by Jane Bartelmes
Salvation is not a ‘spiritual bargain’ you can make with God
[July 25, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] Salvation is much mis-taught and misunderstood in Christendom. ABUSERS who claim to be Christians could be roughly divided into two groups: the ones who genuinely think they are Christians,… Continue reading Salvation is not a ‘spiritual bargain’ you can make with God
Jesus preached repentance, the heart of the gospel – a sermon by Jimmy Hinton
https://www.spreaker.com/user/jimmyandclara/baptism-final?fbclid=IwAR2nMJNsGNN1rKBHNHOaDA-HPVqoZ3agm_8Oigy_btk-3OC_U-_sVjnI9mg So many us survivors of abuse are lonely, sad and grieving at this season; we feel like we don't fit in with the happy holiday celebrations. And if we have participated in the festivities, we felt like we had to put on a mask. This sermon by Jimmy Hinton won't require you to… Continue reading Jesus preached repentance, the heart of the gospel – a sermon by Jimmy Hinton
What about forgiveness? — a new FAQ
What about forgiveness? The twisting of the biblical doctrine of forgiveness is one of the most common means used to keep a victim in her abusive situation. Barbara Roberts has compiled a real gold mine of posts on the subject of forgiveness. We encourage you to search and study them carefully. All of our FAQ… Continue reading What about forgiveness? — a new FAQ
A Cry For Justice 