Sometimes a man courts or dates a woman and she thinks he is fine. But after they marry he reveals his abusive nature. This can happen to any woman.
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Joseph Tested His Brothers — Digest
Here are the six posts in my series Joseph Tested His Brothers. The story of Joseph testing his brothers illustrates how to test whether an abuser has truly reformed, and how to discern true reformation from pseudo-reformation. 1. Joseph tested his brothers by falsely accusing them 2. The second test Joseph gave his brothers 3. Reconciled with… Continue reading Joseph Tested His Brothers — Digest
We can learn a lot about wise reconciliation by comparing and contrasting our own situations to that of Joseph
1. When Joseph tested his brothers so stringently, he came from a position of robust health, self-confidence and social approval. The abuse Joseph suffered, whilst grave, was not so extreme, soul-destroying or prolonged that he was permanently damaged. Joseph’s trauma was relatively light compared to the trauma of long-term domestic abuse, repeated rape, child abuse,… Continue reading We can learn a lot about wise reconciliation by comparing and contrasting our own situations to that of Joseph
Is it always sinful to tell an untruth — Digest
A list of all the posts in my series "Is it always sinful to tell an untruth?" If I ever get the time to write more posts in this series, I will add them to this list. 1. Is it always sinful to tell an untruth? 2. When is it okay to not tell the truth? 3. Contriving… Continue reading Is it always sinful to tell an untruth — Digest
Joseph tested his brothers by falsely accusing them
In order to probe whether his older brothers had repented, Joseph falsely accused his brothers, raised a false report and uttered a lie. Yes — that's the same saintly Joseph, eleventh son of Jacob, whose humility in suffering is held up as a model for how we ought to respond when we are mistreated. The… Continue reading Joseph tested his brothers by falsely accusing them
The benefits of commenting at our website, rather than our Facebook page
A reader says: Here is why I've personally been blessed by commenting at your blog rather than on Facebook. Maybe others will agree, or have experienced it: Being anonymous on your blog is a HUGE (beyond huge) blessing. At the blog – the ACFJ website – you can be much more honest and open. Note:… Continue reading The benefits of commenting at our website, rather than our Facebook page
Animal abuse and domestic violence
Approximately 60% of domestic violence victims stay in abusive relationships because they don't want to leave their pet behind. 15% return to violent homes because of fear for their animals. Head trauma is one of the most common non-accidental injuries for pets in domestic violence. Dogs are the most common type of animal to be… Continue reading Animal abuse and domestic violence
A Cry For Justice 