It seems to be a mystery why a pastor would ever abuse a member of their congregation. But abusive pastors exist throughout the church. This post discusses the reason why some pastors might be abusive and what you can do about it.
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PTSD is a common result of spiritual abuse. Take your abuse seriously and get the help you need.
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Francis Chan left his mega church to start We Are Church. Will it succeed? Here are some reflections on the house church movement.
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Survivors of spiritual abuse are so often misunderstood and mistreated. This post will give you practical advice on how to treat survivors of spiritual abuse.
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When your life gets out of control and filled with guilt and regret, you may think that there is no way to God’s forgiveness. But there is hope. You can start over.
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Your sin and failure can seem so overwhelming that you may believe you are beyond hope. But God’s forgiveness is so thorough that he sees you as perfect in his eyes. How is this possible?
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Sometimes past regret causes us to want to give up on life. But what if you could be forgiven and start your life over? Read an excerpt from the book, Starting Over, finding God’s forgiveness when you find it hard to forgive yourself.
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We face unmet expectations every day. They affect us emotionally and can throw us of track if we aren’t aware of what’s happening. This post offers practical advice on how to respond well to unmet expectations.
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Forgiveness means to give up the right to get even. But there are many things that forgiveness is not. Here are six things that forgiveness is NOT.
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Too often Christians dumb down their conversations by resorting to simplistic cliches and jargon. It’s intellectually insulting to people and God. We can do better.
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If toxic pastors are so bad, why are they so rarely confronted? Here are ten reasons people fail at confronting a pastor. See if you can relate.
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Cancer is most often seen as the great thief, robbing you of so much. But it can also be seen as a gift. There are things gained through cancer that you won’t find any place else. God is not limited by cancer. He can make good out of it if you let him.
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When a friend hurts, do you know what to say… or what NOT to say? Here are seven ways to help the people who are hurting in your life.
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When conflict happens, do you know how to resolve it? This post looks at a seven step process to approach crucial conversations.
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Finding God’s will for your life is so important. But how do you do it? This post offers ten questions to help clarify how you might find God’s will for your life.
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Fear seems to cause people to lose their sense of dignity. They free themselves to offer provocative and divisive words and memes online. But we are called to bring people together, not divide.
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Jesus came to set us free, but not just so we can enjoy our freedom. Jesus came to set us free to serve others just like he did. There are two parts to the faith story.
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Do you struggle trying to experience or believe in God’s love for you? Despite what you believe about God’s love, your shame might be blocking you from experiencing God’s love.
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In my encounters with people who struggle finding God, five themes regularly surface.
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Parents, how do you handle your child’s failure? What do they see on your face and hear from your lips? How can you become their biggest supporter and the person they turn to in failure? Learn how to reframe your child’s failure.
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