Jesus has the inside track on the what-if's and then-what's of Scripture. Want a window into relationships and remembering life from the other side of the grave? Read Luke 16:19-31. There you'll learn that each person is known by name and earthly history. There is a great chasm between those in torment and those in … Continue reading Certain Justice
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Tried and Failed
"I tried (fill in the blank) and it didn't work...." We look for solutions to problems, problems much bigger than ourselves. We believe God is true, right and BIG, but what where do we turn when His Word doesn't work? This scenario is especially true in domestic abuse situations. Pastors, husbands, church leaders, even well-meaning … Continue reading Tried and Failed
He Meant What He Said
How many times have you heard, "I didn't mean it?" after hurtful, angry, biting words found their mark? It doesn't help much, does it. The truth is, he did mean it. The Bible says, "...the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart" (Matthew 12:34). So, yes. If it came out of his mouth, … Continue reading He Meant What He Said
Differing Weights
"To show partiality in judgement is not good. He who says to the wicked, 'You are righteous,' peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him; But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, and a good blessing will come upon them. He kisses the lips who gives a right answer." (Proverbs 24:23-26) Today … Continue reading Differing Weights
The Value of Evil
Lately I have been overwhelmed by the wickedness of man. When someone experiences unspeakable evil it attacks both the mind--that's trauma, it's real--and the heart. Hopelessness. Emptiness. Loss. We want it to go away; to cease and desist. Pat answers and platitudes do nothing less than throw oil on the fire. Instead, it's time to … Continue reading The Value of Evil
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Much like a mirror, we view life through our eyes--looking out from the inside. Even when we think we're looking in, we're looking at ourselves through ourselves. For that reason, none of us is objective. That's why the Word of God and the people of God are vital. An abuser sees the victim as an … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Moon and Sun
Nature reflects God's eternal nature and glory--none of us would deny it. And just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, we are created to reflect the light of God. Unfortunately, many of us think we're stars. Abusive individuals are like that. In longing for adoration and approval from some, they put selfish, … Continue reading Moon and Sun
