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Monday 22nd May, 2023 If you’re a Christian and you’re following the example of Jesus then yes, yes you do. Moreover you should want to. Submission is a dirty word in our culture, misused by abusers, sexualised by the porn industry and generally misunderstood. But Jesus submitted and God wants us to do so too, …
Friday 19th May, 2023 There’s a reason I chose Always Hopeful as the name of my domestic abuse recovery programme.I thought I was hopeful when I was married.I hoped he’d be in a good mood each day, I hoped he’d be too tired to want sex when he came to bed at night, I hoped …
15th April, 2022 (Easter weekend) It was us who killed him.Not God.God did not require the death of Jesus. No wonder domestic abuse is rife in our churches.If the church is the Bride we turn the Bridegroom into an abusive husband.We portray God as abusive so is it any wonder we condone, commit or expect …
Wednesday 17th May, 2023 In a Christian Post article earlier this year, Tim Keller argued that “Todays therapeutic age focuses on self-interest” he said that the therapeutic model is “all about trying to get your mind off of the past….we’re not trying to reconcile with anybody, and we’re not drawing on God. We’re all about …
Tuesday 16th May, 2023 I say I’m going to stay away from controversial topics like abortion but then I hear a show like the show I heard on Premier Christian Radio this morning that really gets my hackles up, and besides, I don’t think we really can talk about domestic abuse without talking about abortion. …
Monday 15th May, 2023 Really? Like that the earth is flat? Or that horoscopes are real? Or that my abuser really is sorry and really wants to change? God doesn’t want us to be naive, Proverbs 14:15 tells us “The simple believe everything, but the clever consider their steps” we’re also warned to exercise discernment, …
Friday 12th May, 2023 My boyfriend is one of those blokes who squirms at anything sentimental, romantic or overly sickly sweet. Say the word “love” to him and he’ll mimic barfing and say “bleugh.” That’s because we’ve over sentimentalised “love.” worse we’ve turned it into something weak, something wussy, fluffy and ‘nice.’ we’ve stripped it …
27th February 2022. Pray if you mustPray if you must but wouldn’t it be betterTo tweet your M.P. or write a letter?Bake a cake, or buy some beansAnd donate food to those in need Pray if you must but there’s not much timeTo light your light and let it shineTo buy a coffee, or sit …
Being a mum of twins people often remark that I must have a lot on my plate, and I guess I do. When I think of plates having a lot on them I’m fondly reminded of my ex-mother-in-law who, determined to keep her family healthy, would try to manage portion sizes by serving dinner on …
Tuesday 9th May, 2023 Love bears up under pressure.I used to think this meant I always had to be the strong one. If I love someone I will bear their burdens, I will hold up, I will not crumble.When my husband was losing his temper because of I would bear with him, I would tolerate, …