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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?
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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?
March 2, 2015
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Joining a Movement
One in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. We cannot bury our heads in the sand and ignore this issue.
February 16, 2015
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Crying Rape
Which story would you rather read: A story about a woman alleging gang rape at a prestigious university? Or a story about how the reporter covering that story failed to maintain good journalistic standards?
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 28, 2015
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Is Someone Missing?
One in four females and one in six males will be sexually abused by the time they reach 18. Are they missing from our congregations?
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 10, 2015
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Vulnerable Is the Word to Remember
You never know who is walking into the front door of your church. A safe church policy is the insurance policy that will protect you when you need it the most.
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 19, 2014
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Christmas Reflections
Wherever we find ourselves right now, we must keep the long view in mind.
December 9, 2014
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Living Out of Blessedness
The opposite of living out of a blessed consciousness is living out of a cursed consciousness.
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 17, 2014
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Breaking the Silence: A Question of Culture
Our denomination and each of our congregations also have a culture. Is it a culture that promotes openness, or one that encourages hiding difficult struggles? What messages are implicit in our culture about disclosing experiences of abuse?
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 27, 2014
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Abuse Awareness: It’s Up to You
One Sunday each year (the fourth Sunday in September) has been designated Abuse Awareness Sunday. The annual email goes out, “Tell us what you did for Abuse Awareness Sunday”. Here are some responses from 2014.
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.
September 30, 2014
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What Do the CRC and the NFL Have in Common?
While questions remain about the NFL’s handling of domestic violence among players, further questions arise regarding how our culture, our church, views domestic abuse.
September 22, 2014
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Sign On to Safe Church
Abuse concerns us all and needs to be addressed by us all.
September 14, 2014
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Consider Our Response
I was sexually assaulted by a professor from my Christian undergraduate university. After reporting it to the university, I sought out my church family and other Christian friends for guidance and comfort. What I often received, though, were pointed questions and veiled accusations...
September 3, 2014
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In School, In Church, In Family: Expect Respect
Respect is the hallmark of healthy relationships in the home and in community. Expect respect to ensure personal safety and safe churches, homes and communities.
August 27, 2014
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If Only I Had Told Someone...
Becoming a proactive community that prevents abuse is part of being disciples of Christ!
August 11, 2014
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Reflections on an Event
We welcomed people as they arrived, while being hopeful that people would take time on a summer evening to come to an inspiring program. The featured speaker was nationally known Christian author, speaker, and licensed family and marriage counselor...
July 30, 2014
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Is It Abuse?
In the last year or so, I have observed a disturbing trend: the introduction and acceptance of a mindset into our culture.