Reflection:There’s a growing message in the world that says we must extend empathy—even to those who openly despise us, speak harm against us, or plan
Category: Divine Courage
Being Slandered Is Not New-It’s Biblical
When an abuse victim gathers the courage to leave, abusers often turn to slander. Lies, distortions, and false accusations become weapons meant to isolate the
The Church Must Stop Excusing Abuse and Start Confronting It
Many Scriptures speak of justice, protection of the vulnerable, refusing to tolerate or cover up wrongdoing, and calling God’s people to act rightly. These verses
Wisdom Does Not Teach Us to Downplay Our Safety
Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to silence our instincts. To “be nice.” To “trust everyone.” To believe that protecting ourselves was
Devotional: Racism is Hating the Very Garden that God Created
Racism is not Christian. To unlearn it is holy work. God knew that human beings would carry bias, and He called us to outgrow it.
Don’t Envy the Oppressor: The Awesome Power of Words
“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.”— Proverbs 3:31 (KJV) When we were children, some of us sang that old rhyme:
The Rocking Chair of Worry
There’s wisdom in the old folks: “You can rock all night in that chair, but you won’t get nowhere.” Worry is just like that rocking
💛 If I Can’t Forgive or Am Not Ready, Does That Mean I’m Failing My Faith?
Some women have been told since girlhood that forgiveness is the only proof of faith.That good women forget.That holy women move on.That spiritual women never
The Evidence of Change: Beyond Tears and Performances
Too often, churches and communities pressure women in abusive relationships to forgive quickly, return quietly, and “fix” what was never theirs to repair. They are
Spirituality Is The Key To Survival | 1in6| Overcoming Male Assault
When Tony was raped as a small boy, the deep wound might have shuttered his soul and severed his emotional ties to others. But the
