What comes to mind when you hear the term “abuse”? Maybe you imagine crime scenes, physical violence, or torture. Perhaps just the sight of this word causes your radar to […]
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We all need relationships of care that love us wisely and personally. As those you counsel take steps to invite accountability, I pray that this blog provides practical steps for church members to deepen friendships that will know them personally and faithfully run with them toward Christ (Heb. 12:1-2). Continue Reading →
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A rich understanding of someone always starts with careful listening with the heart of Christ. This blog will help you evaluate your listening competence and take practical steps to cultivate this critical counseling skill. Continue Reading →
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In post-abuse marriage counseling, we slowly help couples understand and establish patterns of honor and servant-hearted love by drawing their hearts to more deeply enjoy the love that is freely theirs in the gospel. Continue Reading →
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This two-part article focuses specifically on recognizing emotional abuse and its impact in the church. In Part One, we explored the selfish kingdom-building dynamic at the heart of all abuse and looked at the aspects of intention, behavior, and outcome in discerning emotional abuse. Continue Reading →
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