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.
Toxic Systems
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.
Psalm 59: Jealousy & Toxic Leadership
Pride and jealousy. It is extraordinary what these sins can do to a leader.
Tongues Are Sharp As Swords: Verbal Abuse in the Bible
Those who suggest emotional or verbal abuse is not really abuse need to consider scripture and psychology.
Authorized Unity: Loyalty, Allegiance and Fidelity
When your pastor says, "If you don't trust me, you don't trust God," run.
Sweet Vindication [of God]
Will the "evil" God returns to my abuser be in this life (through trials and tribulations), the end of his life, or simply in the final judgment? He says, in faithfulness, he will "put an end to them."
Enabling Abusers: Saul and the Ziphites
Saul was just like the other kings. He was wicked and abusive. And he had enablers who supported his abusive behavior.
Problems in Presbytery
It is hit or miss when it comes to finding justice and healing in the church or Christian organization. We need professional help!
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 and 46 can 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.