“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:
Category: Divine Courage
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
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
The Birth of Gospel — A Chicago Stories Documentary
Gospel as a genre began as a way for Black Americans to pour their souls into music, creating a deep connection between faith, struggle, and
Jesus and the Truth About Abuse
“Jesus pursued the vulnerable, protected the little ones, and poured out compassion on the ‘least of these.’ Any dismissal of abuse, any baptizing of evil,
The Rocking Chair of Worry: What the Bible Says About Finding Peace
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
How Abusers Shift Blame and Survivors Reclaim Truth
Sometimes, people of faith step so far into trying to “check both sides” that we drift away from the heart of God’s justice. We start
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
Don’t Walk With the Furious: A Faith Reflection on Racism
“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare
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