Timothy Keller writes insightfully, "To be your own god and live for your own glory and power leads to the most bestial and cruel kind of behavior. Pride makes you a predator, not a person."
Abuse
Humility. Humility. Humility.
Indicative of the abuse of power in the home, church, organization, or workplace is entitlement. Scripture gives no leeway to those who think they are particularly important.
Though They Rage…God is Our Refuge
Wading into the depths of Psalms 44 & 46can be both the healing balm and helpful aid to building boundaries that protect our integrity from those who war against a Biblical understanding of abuse.
Abuse, Vindication, and the Fear of Man
My first degrees were in music performance. It was then I learned a valuable lesson about responding to abuse.
Gentleness & Believability: Philippians 4
I sat in the plush CEO's office of a Christian mission organization. A friend had known the mission leader since their parents had worked together on the field when they were children. We were happy to join her though a bit suspicious of her reading of the situation. We knew the president as a charming and responsive leader.
Psalm 27: Hope & Healing for the Abused
As I sat down a couple mornings ago to read God's Word and consider His mindfulness of me, I was led to Psalm 27 by a lovely little devotional called, "Jesus Calling."
Wild Grapes: God’s Judgment on Power & Oppression
People were created to love God and neighbor. They were created to care for and keep the world [Genesis 2:15]. To create flourishing. They were not created to sow power and reap abuse.
Neglect in Leadership: Who Will Listen?
After sharing her unbearable stress, Susan was nearly ignored by her church leadership.
Peace on Earth
In these uncertain times, God is with us. With the release of preliminary reports regarding sexual abuse by international apologist, Ravi Zacharias, it is hard to recognize God's peace.
My Friend, Sam
When I faced off with my mission's leadership, I needed a friend. Sam was there all along preparing me for the stand I needed to take.
