This women’s event in Sydney is coming up on 2 August. Let’s zero in on the second speaker for the day. Kathleen Nielson Talk 2: Do you love me? The question rings in our ears, as we hear Jesus ask it of Peter three times in John 21: “Do you […]
In this series on why abusers abuse, we discussed the lust for power and how it turns into an addiction. One other idea to explore is the part an abuser’s background plays in his current behaviour. Facts “In a family where violence is observed by the children, but not addressed […]
This event for women on Saturday 2 August at the Sydney Technological Park will feature three international speakers. Who is the first speaker of the day? Nancy Guthrie Talk 1: What does God’s love look like? Throughout the Old Testament, God often spoke of himself as a husband to his […]
In the last post , I suggested that narcissistic obsession with power is the root of abusive behaviour. It does not take many instances in which a new husband exerts his authority at the expense of his wife—and she allows this (believing God wants her to submit to everything her […]
There is only one love like this … “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you!” Ps 63:3 InFocus will be covering, live, this one-day event to teach and inspire women. Hosted by Katoomba Christian Convention, this event will be held at Australian Technology Park on […]
Abuse is evil. God hates it!1 Why does an abuser abuse? What is going through his mind? Abuse of power Jason Harris explains the relationship between abuse and power. Abuse implies there is power given for the purpose of protecting and building those under the abuser’s authority, not for self-serving […]
This post looks at some reasons, other than fear, that the abused stay. Isn’t this normal? One of the main reasons that the abused stay is that she, shockingly but genuinely, does not see herself as being abused. An abusive up-bringing may cause her to think her life is normal. […]
Here are more fear-based reasons the abused stay. The reputation of Christ Another fear Christian wives have that makes them stay is thinking that a separation will hurt the cause of Christ—especially if her husband has a presence in the community or is a leader in the church (yes, he […]
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“Why in the world doesn’t she just leave him?!” Did that question pop into your mind too while reading about all that the abused endure in Series 1? The answer is not simple. There are so many intertwining factors, but the foundational reason is fear. “Let Not the Wife Depart” […]
In the last five posts, we have covered physical and verbal abuse patterns, but this is, in concise form, how to spot an abuser before you marry one. “My boyfriend gets furious when I won’t dump all my friends and spend all my time with him. I was so thrilled […]
