In my book Not Under Bondage [Affiliate link], I followed the common assumption that "take it to the church" in Matthew 18:16 means taking it to the elders. But Matthew 18 does not specify the church leadership, it only says “take it to the church”. Last year I witnessed a Matthew 18 process which involved more Christians… Continue reading The Matthew 18 process — is it just the province of the church Elders?
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How Abuse Steals Away the Connections We Need for Emotional Health
Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease. (Proverbs 22:10 ESV) I have written before about how the trauma of abuse robs us of home. Home sweet home is a motto abuse victims cannot relate to. In this post, I would like to expand on this concept with… Continue reading How Abuse Steals Away the Connections We Need for Emotional Health
