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abuse

  1. inappropriatepw

    My latest blog is up and it is addressing abuse in the church, the SBC, Dr. Patterson and Beth Moore

    My latest blog is up and it is addressing abuse in the church, the SBC, Dr. Patterson and Beth Moore. The Inappropriate Pastor's Wife -
    • inappropriatepw
    • Thread
    • abuse abusive church churches leaders leadership leadership. servant. elders. ministry pastor pastors
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Ministry Spouses
  2. Heartofsilver

    My dad is taking on too much

    Hello everyone, My dad has been working since he was nine after his family lost everything due to being sued. They almost lost a business that they ran after my grandpa suddenly died at a young age. He used to an alcoholic and worked very hard to provide. My parents eventually got married, my...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Mind Games

    Mind Games An Original Work / April 16, 2018 You use and abuse, And you tell tall tales. You promise to change, But to no avail. When you’re asked to change, Then you raise your claws. You rage and refuse To give truth applause. Then, you seem to know Of what you did wrong. You cry and...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    In Evil Times

    Recalling Your Tears 2 Timothy 1:3-5 NIV I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    What Would Happen?

    What would happen if all those who are being abused by addictive spouses would speak out within the churches, & in public meetings, & if they would ask for prayer for their spouses, including for those who are pastors who are abusive & sexually addicted? I think we have all been conditioned...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    We All Have Stuff

    He Comforts Us 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 NIV Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we...
  7. C

    My Wife's Behaviour Ruined Our Christian Marriage - I don't wish to be alive

    Hi, This is a bit of a long one. I asked similar before, but began suffering depression to the point I couldn't think to answer, and I apologise. I loved my wife unconditionally, did nothing to instigate our problems. She made a lot of bad choices (details below) she has done a 180 on truly...
  8. D

    Demonizing those who switch Churches

    Last week, in leading us to the Lord’s Supper, my pastor (Baptist) used the opportunity to liken people who leave our Church to Judas Iscariot, and I believe thereby to Satan. He further demonized people who leave us by labeling them as betrayers and equated their betrayal of us with Judas...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    A Different Scandal

    Of Such a Kind It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality of such a kind as does not exist even among the Gentiles, that someone has his father’s wife. You have become arrogant and have not mourned instead, so that the one who had done this deed would be removed...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Hate Evil, Love God

    We all have a story to tell, don’t we? It is the story of our lives. It tells where we came from, where we have been, the people we have known, the things we have experienced and felt, where we have lived, the things we have done, both bad and good, the lessons all of this taught us, and where...
  11. anewday

    How to Forgive an Abusive Spouse

    Since the beginning, 2.5 years ago, my husband has been verbally, emotionally and mentally abusive toward me. There was a turning point early last year where he really tried not to be and get more serious about helping me with the bills, which is awesome, but when the abuse happens again I can...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Is Your Faith Growing?

    In this world we will have trouble. But take heart! Jesus Christ has overcome the world. Amen! (Ref: John 16:33 NIV). The Lord Jesus led me to read 2 Thessalonians 1 (Select vv. ESV). We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing...
  13. C

    Gaslighting from my wife

    My wife no longer wants to be married to me. For years she has been emotionally abusive. After putting up with her behavior for years while she was humiliating, manipulating and controlling me, I finally started to stand up for myself. Recently she came to my office and publicly humiliated me by...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    My Jonah Story

    The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalm 119:105-112 ESV. Back in the early 1980s, when my children were still quite young, and I was a young mother of four, I had a situation in a church with the leadership misjudging me, and honestly, not being very nice about it, either. The pastor said to me...
  15. Dragonfyre

    My Mooching Aunt is Abusing my Mom!

    My mom and my aunt (her sister) have this horribly toxic relationship. If you can even call it that. My aunt came down on hard times and asked my mom if she could stay for awhile. She implied this would only be temporary but it's been over 6 years and she refuses to leave. She's taken over...
  16. Dolally

    Lots of prayers

    A prayer for my grandmother, who raised me as her own, dueling with cancer that has spread, and for the emotional toll it is having on the rest of my family who have just lost another good woman to cancer. A prayer for my aunt, who is taking care of her alongside her twin daughters while...
    • Dolally
    • Thread
    • abuse anxiety cancer death of a loved one depression divorce finances long distance relationship pregnancy
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Prayer Wall
  17. Korean-American Christian

    Abusive father - 71 year old father is verbally abusive and constantly angry/critical

    I moved out of my father's house almost 4 months ago because I couldn't endure anymore. I could no longer endure my father's anger toward me. I could no longer endure my father's constant verbal abuse and (unconstructive) criticism. I could no longer endure my father's angry yelling and...
  18. Heartofsilver

    Chester Bennington, Suicide, Parent issues

    Hello everyone, The suicide of Chester Bennington has hit me hard. It was very shocking to hear the news last week, I have been crying for his family, friends, band mates, loved ones, and fans around the world. I have been Praying for all of them. God had me Praying for the whole band's...
  19. Solomons Porch

    This will take GUTS.............

    This is a hard question to answer I am well aware. For those that DO answer this question, first, let me commend you for replying because this takes a lot of guts. First I am asking any males or females that have been IN THE PAST been abusive with their spouse or significant other. My question...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    Swords in Their Lips

    Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 8:48 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 59 (Select vv. ESV). They Lie in Wait (vv. 1-4) To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house in...
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