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Biblical Reasons For Divorce
What are the Biblical grounds for divorce? Many people who ask this question deeply desire to do God’s will. The answer you get will usually consist of “adultery, abandonment, or abuse” (or some variation of those). But let’s consider how Jesus answers that question.
How To Live In A Narcissistic Relationship
It is possible to live peaceably with a narcissist. Here are 5 changes you can make in order to stay together.
Are You Suffering For Doing Good? (Or Are You Suffering For Tolerating Wrong?)
It’s really hard to feel verbally and emotionally beaten down every day and still count it all joy no matter how you are treated. The Bible says that it’s commendable to suffer for doing good, but it’s really hard to endure. So let’s look at what it really means to suffer for doing good.
Honoring Parents When They Don't Deserve It
The Bible says “honor your father and mother” - but what if they aren’t honorable? What if they don’t deserve it? Is there an exception to that command? And, if not, how do you honor someone who isn’t honorable? And how do you teach your children to do the same?
How to Deal with a Narcissist (You’re Doing It Wrong)
So the narcissist in your life has you spinning and you need some tips on how to deal with a narcissist. No matter what you say you can’t get through to him. You can’t reason with him. You can’t get him to understand your perspective. And it’s upsetting. You’ve been trying to deal with the narcissist in all the wrong ways (obviously). Here is the best way to deal with a narcissist.
When I Set Boundaries My Spouse Does This (What Should I Do?)
So you’ve set a boundary, and it didn’t go the way you’d hoped it would. You wanted your boundary to be respected. Here are three ways someone might respond to a boundary that you set.
A Story of Emotional Abuse
Here’s what it feels like to be in an emotionally abusive relationship. This story is haunting but very real. If people don’t understand what your relationship is like, this might bring it to light.
Oppression and Victim Mentality (Who's REALLY The Victim?)
What should you do to help those who feel oppressed and treated unfairly? This article brings clarity and a perspective you might not expect.
How Do People Become Narcissists? (And Abusive)
What causes someone to be a narcissist? If you are close to someone who uses control, gaslighting, manipulation, anger, yelling, physical violence, or any other number of control tactics, it can help to know how they got that way - and what, if anything, can make them change. .
Why We Shouldn't Stop Using the Term Victim
There’s a movement in DV (domestic violence) circles to stop using the term “victim.” But maybe we shouldn’t stop using that term. Here’s why.
The Wrong Response When Someone is Being Hurt
What’s the best way to respond to a bully? If you respond the wrong way, it does more harm. And bullies can grow up to be abusers.
Financial Abuse (And What the Bible Says About Separation)
Feeling like you need to move out but you can’t afford to? And, even if you could, what does the Bible say about separation?
Do You Always Have To Turn The Other Cheek?
Do you believe that you have to turn the other cheek, but you feel like that’s doing more harm than good? Does the Bible say we should ALWAYS turn the other cheek? If not, when are we to do that, and when should we not? Let’s search Scripture together to find out.
When Trying Harder and Praying Aren't Making Things Better
Try harder. Pray more. Relationships should be mutual. But what if they’re not?
Should a Relationship be 50/50? (What about 100/100? . . . What about NOT!)
You’ve heard that a relationship is 50/50. Some people say it should be 100/100. But what does the Bible say about personal responsibility?
Is My Spouse Abusive? (He/She is Really Great, but Sometimes…)
What does abuse look like? And can it happen in Christian marriages? Become aware of the subtle red flags of abusive character, understand how people become abusive, and learn what to do about it.