Devout Christians who are being abused by their spouse often wonder, "Have I prayed enough for my abuser to change? Have I prayed hard enough, long enough, or with enough faith?" This kind of thinking is exemplified by what one survivor wrote to me (used with her permission): I think I am still just waiting… Continue reading Have I prayed enough? – a question often asked by victims of domestic abuse
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Lord, Do Not Forgive Them, For They Know Exactly What They Are Doing
(Nehemiah 4:1-5 ESV) Now when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry and greatly enraged, and he jeered at the Jews. And he said in the presence of his brothers and of the army of Samaria, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they restore it for themselves? Will they sacrifice?… Continue reading Lord, Do Not Forgive Them, For They Know Exactly What They Are Doing
