The previous post about the Sandusky trial is a perfect backdrop for a discussion about the wrath of God. All that we have been discussing in the previous posts is on display in the drama of this courtroom. We see the depth of pain caused by evil. We grieve the shattered lives of the victims.… Continue reading The Beauty of the Wrath of God
I’ve been reading Psalms the last few days, trying to understand some things. Apparently David experienced the shunning also. Because of all my enemies, I am the utter contempt of my neighbors; I am a dread to my friends– those who see me on the street flee from me. I am forgotten by them as… Continue reading Vindication?
Don’t miss the great comments in response to my previous post. There is a lot of wisdom there about forgiveness and reconciliation. Those of you who have been through the process of recovering from spiritual abuse will recognize the cycle. You are cruising along, doing pretty well, and WHAM! you step into a pile of… Continue reading Bittersweet
It’s been difficult to write this week. A couple of recent incidents left a bitter taste in my mouth, and I am struggling to rid myself of the bitterness. I don’t want the things I write here poisoned with bitterness. Today’s post is an honest reflection of my struggle to walk through the hurt. Can… Continue reading Why I’ve Been Quiet
The only thing I regret about having written about spiritual abuse is the possibility that people who read our story and what I have written about spiritual abuse would define me according to that. I guess that’s a risk we all take as we blog about ourselves. While the words stay fixed in black and… Continue reading Not a Victim
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