Unmasking the Domestic Abuser in the Church

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The Abuser is an Immature, Selfish Child

One of the first words a child learns is...."mine!" That we are all born into this world in a fallen, sinful condition is evident. You do not need to teach your children to sin - they know how by nature. Mine!! And the battle is on if he doesn't get…

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King Saul – a Classic Toxic Person

As they were coming home, when David returned from striking down the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with songs of joy, and with musical instruments. And the women sang to one another as they celebrated,…

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Does Time Heal all Wrongs?

That happened a long time ago. You can't keep holding it against me. Have you ever heard that line? It actually is pretty commonly used by RASNs (revilers, abusers, sociopaths, narcissists). Especially if they claim to be Christians. They will throw in a twisted Bible verse or two to back…

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Divide and Conquer – a Tactic of Evil

Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond…

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A New Post at ‘Light for Dark Times – Lessons from the Hypocrite Mr. Pecksniff

Here is a link to my article at Light for Dark Times entitled "Oh, How Forgiving the Hypocrite is - A Picture from Mr. Pecksniff." Pecksniff is a character in Charles Dickens' great novel - Martin Chuzzelwit. Pecksniff's name is synonymous with "hypocrite." One of Pecksniff's tactics is to pronounce…

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It’s Always a Clean Slate for the RASN

And this second thing you do. You cover the LORD's altar with tears, with weeping and groaning because he no longer regards the offering or accepts it with favor from your hand. (Malachi 2:13) I have written on this subject before but it is such a prevalent tactic of the…

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When the RASN Demands that you Forgive

Dr. Les Carter posted this excellent video dealing with this issue - should you forgive a narcissist (abuser) when they tell you that you need to forgive them. Here is the link - You Must Forgive Me

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The Best Insight into Evil and the RASN I have Found

Here is a bit of a long quote from the book I have already mentioned - Ann Rule's Dead by Sunset. It is the testimony of Dr. Ron Turco, a psychiatrist who specialized in constructing psychological profiles for law enforcement investigators. Here, he is giving testimony about making such a…

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“Dead by Sunset’ (Ann Rule) Available in Kindle Right Now for $1.99

I recommended this great book recently and a friend told me today that it is available on Amazon Kindle for only $1.99. Also, it was suggested that I give a caution regarding some of the graphic portions of the book - it may be too triggering for some. This wicked…

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RASNs and their spirit of vengeance

Brad had pried out the fireplace insert, taken down light fixtures, and generally dismantled and removed everything that could possibly be carried away. Lightbulbs, fireplace screens, towel racks, Sara could not imagine what use he had for them; no, Brad was simply leaving his signature.Rule, Ann. Dead by sunset (p.…

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