Domestic Violence Against Men Breaking the Stigma Domestic violence is most often associated with women, but men also experience abuse in their relationships.  Unfortunately, due to societal stereotypes and misconceptions, male victims often suffer in silence, afraid to come forward.  It’s time to break down these barriers and shed light on the issue of family […]

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children Many children exposed to domestic violence in the home are also victims of physical abuse. Children who witness domestic violence or are the victims of abuse themselves are at serious risk for long-term physical and mental health problems. Children who witness violence between parents may also be at greater

Can a Christian Remarry After a Divorce? The Bible presents two clear grounds for divorce: sexual immorality by a believer or an unbeliever, and abandonment by an unbelieving spouse. Sexual immorality encompasses a broad range of inappropriate sexual behaviors, and Jesus’ exception clause permits divorce under these conditions. “But I say to you that whoever

Are You In A Battle? (part 4) This post will go into more detail about the Armor Of God, our divine and unbeatable defense. In this life, we experience incredible pressures. How can we possibly stand in battle against everything that comes at us without weapons? As I stated in a previous post, there are

Are You In A Battle? (part 3) In previous posts, we learned about spiritual warfare, who the opposing armies are, and some information about weapons. I explained that as believers we have been given a number of weapons for our use as we battle our enemy, Satan. Remember that the enemy’s goal is to destroy

Are You In A Battle? (part 2) We are constantly in a spiritual battle. Whether we realize it or not, all our battles are spiritual, one way or the other, depending on where your allegiance lies. If you are not a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, then you are automatically on the side of

Are You In A Battle? (part 1) What do you think when you first read this question? Did you think of the battle you’re in with your abuser? Did you feel like he/she is your enemy in this battle? I’m talking about an entirely different kind of battle with an enemy you can’t see with

What Does the Bible Say About Abuse? The scriptures do not use the word “abuse” to describe what we consider to be abuse, as in family violence. Language usage has changed greatly since the Bible was originally written in the languages of those days. Translation plays a huge part as well.Consider the following: Definition of

Who Are You? What would be your answer if I asked you to describe your identity? Would you give your name? Many of us feel defined by our role in the family, (mom, dad, sister, brother, etc.). Others feel their job description/success identifies them. There are many other ideas and feelings you might use to

God Loves You! Seeking help, looking for hope and desperate for freedom, there’s a way out.