The Many Faces of Shame
This article gives some thought to the multi-faceted nature of shame, and shows how Christ enters into the lives of the shamed.
This article gives some thought to the multi-faceted nature of shame, and shows how Christ enters into the lives of the shamed.
This article is the first of two on the topic of child abuse. Here counsellor David Powlison opens the Word of God, looking specifically the Psalms, in order to bring comfort and hope to victims of child abuse.
This article is the second of two on the topic of child abuse. Here counsellor David Powlison provides some concrete suggestions for child abuse victims to consider as they desire to progress in their walk of faith. His thoughts center around prayer and possible ways of engaging with the abuser.
By means of a review of Dan Allender's The Wounded Heart, this article aims to equip the minister in dealing with the issue of sexual abuse in pastoral care. It explores the impact of abuse on the victim and the role of the minister in the healing process.
Domestic violence can take different forms, and includes physical, sexual, verbal, economic, and psychological abuse. This article discusses the characteristics and trends of domestic violence.
Looking at domestic violence and domestic abuse, this article shows how abused individuals can find healing in God through Christ. Based on Psalm 55, the author shows a way of dealing with betrayal by those close to you.
Looking at domestic violence and domestic abuse, this article looks at reasons that victims remain in the cycle of abuse. Focus is given to the methods used by the abuser, and the impact abuse has on individuals.
This article is on the topic of domestic violence and domestic abuse. The author's focus is on how to help victims of abuse.
This article looks at the biblical references to sexual assault, the biblical ethics of sexuality in general, and the confessing and forgiveness of sins.
This article highlights the dynamics of sexual abuse, characteristics of a sex offender, and how to reach out to both victim and perpetrator with the law and gospel of Christ by using the principle of Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther.