When Forgiveness Teaching is Harmful

Did you know that sometimes forgiveness teaching can actually be harmful and toxic? To clarify, I am talking about certain teachings on forgiveness in the church today, not the concept of forgiveness itself.  For a long while now, I’ve felt that God has been having me speak and teach about issues in the church that […]

Where was Jesus when I was being abused?

GUEST WRITER: Laurie Tims “Where was Jesus when you were suffering?” my spiritual director asked me as we sat together seeking the Lord recently.   Tears.  I didn’t know.  I had faith that He was there over the decades, but I couldn’t see Him through the shame of my reactions to my dad’s abuse.  Since my reactions […]

Am I Being Abused? Some signs that you may be experiencing Spiritual Abuse

Written By Guest Blogger: Diana Iraheta Spiritual abuse. It sounds like an oxymoron! Abuse and faith should never exist together, but unfortunately it is a reality that many people in faith communities have experienced. Fundamentally, spiritual abuse is the use of your faith against you. Because you love God and want to please Him, scripture […]