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Matthew 18: Is this the model for religious abuse reconciliation? Punchline: Probably not (bE+)
Have you ever stumbled upon a situation online where one Christian was calling out another Christian publicly for sin? I’ve seen this when someone holds a belief that doesn’t align with Scripture, but I’ve also seen instances where people are publicly accused of abuse or of covering up abuse. Inevitably, someone in the comments will say, “You should follow Matthew 18.” When I see comments like that, I usually ask myself, “Does Matthew 18 even apply here?”
Lindsey Medenwaldt
2 days ago5 min read


The Emotional Health of Spiritual Leaders: Recognizing the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Emotionally healthy spiritual leaders are hard to come by and there is just something about leading a religious flock that draws emotionally vacant, power hungry, and glory seeking manipulators, like moths to a flame. Just as with many types of abuses, there is a spectrum of intensity and hurt that befalls victims of spiritual abuse, but how can we identify and avoid leaders like these?
Tom Hennigan MA, LPC
Aug 187 min read


La disciplina en la Iglesia: un arma peligrosa en manos equivocadas. (bE+)
La expresión «disciplina eclesiástica» o «disciplina en la iglesia» me recuerda a la expresión «cama de clavos», porque ambas evocan sentimientos de angustia y dolor, y ambas incluyen palabras que parecen completamente incongruentes. Las camas deben ser cálidas y cómodas, no provocar heridas punzantes; y la iglesia debe ser un lugar seguro para aprender sobre Jesús en una comunidad amorosa, no un recinto para el castigo.
Teasi Cannon
Jul 246 min read


Church Discipline: Dangerous in the Wrong Hands (bE+)
How do we know if church discipline is being used against us instead of for us?
Teasi Cannon
Jul 245 min read


How Calling Out Spiritual Abuse Holds the Church Accountable (bE+)
As is often the case with whistleblowers, we sometimes feel guilt and regret for our actions. If you’re in a situation where you feel like you may need to call out spiritual abuse, I hope this is an encouragement to you; the road may be long, and you may lose some people along the way, but find hope in the knowledge that you are doing what is biblical and right. I also want to point out that for some of you, you may not feel safe calling out the abuse. I’ll offer some suggest
Lindsey Medenwaldt
Jun 309 min read


Descubriendo el cuidado de Dios en su creación
Beatrice temblaba al ver los caballos. No tenía experiencia con ellos y su ansiedad se disparaba. Sabía que su consejera la observaba y recordó su sugerencia: interactuar con caballos podría ayudarla a encontrar alivio a su soledad y a su desconfianza hacia las
personas. Decir que era escéptica sería quedarse corto.
Tom Hennigan MA, LPC
Jun 257 min read


Finding God’s Care in His Creation
"This story is a composite of many true experiences I have both observed and read about. They are filled with healing and relief against a backdrop of soul destroying evil. What is it about a sensitive horse that can be a bridge toward relational healing for one's soul? What about other aspects of creation such as mountain top gazing of a stunning landscape, or experiencing the sights, sounds, and earthy scents of an emerald forest, or admiring the beauty and perfume scent
Tom Hennigan MA, LPC
Jun 258 min read

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