Posts tagged “Abuse”
The truth is, my life is messy too
A couple months ago, I interviewed two women who had abortions. The particulars of each pregnancy—that neither were married, neither father wanted the pregnancy…
Be That Friend
If, by God’s grace, you aren’t the one in three or four who have experienced abuse, you might not know what to do to…
Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Church
Statistically, whether we know it or not, all of us know and love someone who has been abused. And all of us know and love someone who has been abusive. So how can we be a blessing to both? How can we comfort, confront, and bring healing to our circle of influence? If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please go to timeofgrace.org/abuse to find more resources and information for getting help.
How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? What if His Abuse Led Me to Damaging Behavior?
Hurt people hurt people. If you’re doing bad things because bad things were done to you by your abusive father, what hope is there for you?
How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? Should I Still Have a Relationship With Him?
What does the Bible say—should you go back to a father who was abusive?
How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? I Forgave. Why Do I Still Feel This Way?
You may be struggling with the continual nature of forgiveness, especially when it comes to an abusive dad. You forgave in the past, but today you’re in a different emotional spot. What do you do?
How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? Why Should I Forgive?
What right does your abusive father have to be forgiven by you? You may feel you have every right to hate him.
How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? I Must Heal First
The abuse from your father left a deep wound. Where and how do you even start the healing process?
Abusive talk
One of my children patiently explained to me once why he would ridicule and belittle his younger sibling. “Dad,” he said, “I’m just getting…
Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Abusive
What does God say to those who have hurt others? Can we, like Jesus, be full of both grace and truth to the abusive? Pastor Mike talks about how abusers can move forward—beyond God’s wrath—to a healing and hopeful relationship with God and the church. If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please go to timeofgrace.org/abuse to find more resources and information for getting help.
God’s Word to Abuse Victims
Watch the entire devotional series from Pastor Jeremy as he teaches us what God says to those who have been abused.
To Abuse Victims: How Will This End?
There is pain and hardship for victims of abuse. But there is hope.