After sharing her unbearable stress, Susan was nearly ignored by her church leadership.
Grief
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.
General Revelation: Look, Listen, and Learn
God's communication through His creation can be extraordinarily helpful as we minister to survivors of abuse.
Peace in the New Year
I wish all who suffer under toxic leadership the Peace of God that surpasses all understanding in this New Year.
A Cry for Justice: Judgment and Forgiveness
Recognizing Jesus is the true and right judge brings healing and forgiveness.
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.
Not As Things Ought to Be: Grieving Our Loss
I asked her if she was okay. I fully expected her to say, "I am crying in joy. I am so glad it is over." Rather, she said, "It is so sad."
Imprecatory Praying: The Mercy of Destruction
Christians read the Psalms and find statements that seem to conflict with the open-hearted, mercy-oriented, forgiveness-driven Gospel we preach from our pulpits.
Trauma by Swine: Steven’s Story
When Steven joined a large Christian parachurch organization he was excited to be in an influential position to spread God’s Word. He was warned that the organization was “dysfunctional” and it only took a short time for the dysfunction to catch up to him.