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.
Forgiveness
General Revelation: Look, Listen, and Learn
God's communication through His creation can be extraordinarily helpful as we minister to survivors of abuse.
Jim & Mary: Pastoral Abuse Part 2
The "rest of the story." Jim & Mary: Identify abusive leadership and find healing.
Jim & Mary: Pastoral Abuse Part 1
Jim worked under an abusive church pastor. They found hope and healing.
A Cry for Justice: Judgment and Forgiveness
Recognizing Jesus is the true and right judge brings healing and forgiveness.
The Benefit of the Doubt: The Ethics of Confrontation
How do we confront people when they sin against us? Biblically, the benefit of the doubt is not always a true application of the Gospel.
Forgiveness: Mimicking Jesus
How do we forgive those who have abused us in the marketplace or home?
Traumatic Praise: Well-Meaning Re-Abuse
Praising abusive leaders, no matter how much good they have also done, can further traumatize those who have suffered under their leadership.
