Murderous Words From a Smiling Mouth: A Common Abuser Tactic

For there is no truth in their mouth; their inmost self is destruction; their throat is an open grave; they flatter with their tongue.  (Psalm 5:9  ESV) I was reminded recently of one common characteristic of abusers (revilers is a pretty good Scriptural synonym). A character in a movie was incredibly wicked and in his… Continue reading Murderous Words From a Smiling Mouth: A Common Abuser Tactic

There Weren’t Really ANY “Good Times” With an Abuser

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can… Continue reading There Weren’t Really ANY “Good Times” With an Abuser