Why was I so grief-stricken? I had lost communion. I had lost communion in the name of God.
Author: pearlsandswinesite
Going Back to Abuse: What In the World Just Happened?
Why do survivors of domestic violence go back to their abusers? The same reasons pop up within the toxic workplace for why employees stay with an abusive organization.
All Abuse Ravages Victims: How Does Emotional Abuse Devastate?
Abuse. Devastates. People. Not just the abuse that involves hitting. But abuse of all forms - emotional and spiritual.
Wounded Resisters: A Church Called Tov
When the pastor is feeding on the sheep, it can be difficult for a church member to separate their faith in Christ from their faith in the leader.
When the Church Gets It Right
Generally, positive stories about how the church responds to abuse are far and few between. But, Janice's is different.
Nasty Systems: Look at the Root
Many Christians are suspicious of systems theory because they think in a “western individualistic” way. However, the Bible was written largely to a much less individualistic culture and speaks much holistically to both individual and group think.
Isolation: You Are Not Alone
It is bad enough when men (and women) do not believe our story of abuse in the home or workplace. But, when you feel that God is not even answering your cries for help. That is isolation.
Emmanuel: God With Us
Emmanuel, God with us. That God would not stand back while misery engulfs us is the best news ever.
The Self-Control of the Mean
Abusers actually have a great deal of self-control. They know when to dismember and when to charm.
All Things for Good: Beauty from Ashes
It is not uncommon to hear people speak of the good that has come from a leader even though he or she is toxic. Let's not draw those lines.
Pearls & Swine 