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Circle of Grace and 7 Reasons
“Having legal possession over a child doesn’t mean they’re your property. It means they’re your responsibility."
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September 19, 2015
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Someone Did Know
What stuck in my head were the words, “No one in the family knew...”. I immediately said aloud to the other people in the room who were watching this with me: “That’s a lie, someone did know.”
September 8, 2015
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God Said, “Live!”
I once spent 18 months working at an emergency children’s shelter. These children came with many stories and traumas. Yet I saw firsthand the transformative power of love and care...
August 17, 2015
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Counting Voices
I understand our penchant to protect and cover favorable people. Even in our churches this happens with well-loved leaders and personable congregants. Does this outweigh protecting the flock?
August 3, 2015
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A Culture of Rape?
How has this culture of rape, disrespect, and devaluing others entered into our lives and into our congregations?
July 26, 2015
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Come, Just Come
I was telling a church member that I would not be able to attend the retreat because I didn't have the $40.00. I then told one of the leaders I couldn't go this year. Without hesitation, she said...
July 21, 2015
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Two Words to My Former Self
Yet, there was a question burning in my heart, as my eyes searched Bella’s face hoping to glean more insight. It was a question I wanted to ask but never could: “How did you know to fight back?”
June 27, 2015
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Presence or Protection?
"The God I serve is a God of presence, not a God of protection."
May 30, 2015
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Unbalanced Power
We always seem to say that King David committed adultery with Bathsheba. However, I would say that what King David did was sexual assault.
May 17, 2015
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What I Learned From Sue Heck
I am not advocating for us to raise unruly, disrespectful children. Yet, there must be a bridge in which we can disciple our children to be Christ-like AND have a voice.
May 2, 2015
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Rejoicing and Weeping
Are our churches willing to put aside our own opinions and views about the people who report sexual harassment in order to help them and to follow proper reporting procedures?
April 25, 2015
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In Thy Presence…
He felt covered with such shame and guilt that he only wanted to hide from the presence of God. Instead, Philip said that he heard the voice of God saying, “Now, come worship Me”.
April 10, 2015
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Ob Scenus
There are ways to illustrate the horror and the impact of rape in the storyline, without explicitly showing the rape. What are your thoughts on this?
March 29, 2015
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Circle of Grace
Strangers are only a fraction of the offenders out there; most are people you see every day. Check out the The Circle of Grace curriculum for an all-inclusive approach to recognizing the signs of abuse.
March 21, 2015
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Out of the Ashes
Statistics have shown that people, even once they are out of abusive situations, often return to the abusive relationship. How are congregations equipped for the task of building up and walking alongside others?
February 23, 2015
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The Signs
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Check out this video clip and share how effective YOU think it is in helping people spot the signs of teen dating violence.
February 7, 2015
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“Yes Ma’am…Yes Ma’am.”
A report from the American Psychological Association states that childhood psychological abuse not only is just as harmful as sexual and/or physical abuse, but can have “long-lasting impact”.
January 25, 2015
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My Daughter!
In our very broken world, training up a child is not an easy task. How could our church communities be more helpful to parents?
January 3, 2015
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What’s in a Name?
What language and labels are we using in our churches? By our words, do we extend grace and mercy to all people? Or do we label them by what they have done?
December 27, 2014
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Not a Piece of Furniture
They wouldn’t want anyone treating one of their kids like a forgettable piece of furniture!
December 2, 2014
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#WhyIStayed
Are we able to see the evidence of abuse? Are those who suffer abuse in a relationship able to share what is happening without being blamed or judged?
November 24, 2014
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Ties That Bind
Most people think only of physical abuse when they consider domestic violence, yet financial abuse happens in 98% of all cases of domestic violence.
November 3, 2014
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Even to Your Old Age...
Is our church body doing enough to advocate for our elderly, when they no longer have their voice and have become the “least among us”?
October 21, 2014
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Who Chooses the Prevention?
In July, a news story hit the web about four male students who developed a fingernail polish that indicates the presence of date rape drugs by changing color after being dipped in the drink. While many applauded this invention, some saw negative implications.
October 13, 2014
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Had a Fire Drill, Lately?
The church, as a living, breathing organism, can be left in ashes and its membership spiritually wounded, if a report of sexual abuse is not handled properly.