God Hates Divorce. I think our marriage needs some help. He doesn’t treat me right. Well do you give him all the sex he’s wanting, every night? The things he says are cruel and harsh. I cannot live this way. Be more like Jesus! (lest you be judged.) Forgive him everyday. I’m scared to breathe; …
(this post is an excerpt from my upcoming book on spiritual abuse in the Christian marriage.) Wow, Jessica. You’re really passionate about this. You seem kinda angry and scary. I’m not sure I’m comfortable with how vocal you are. You sound like a feminist. Shouldn’t you be more meek and Christ-like? Well, let’s talk about …
So, Like, Are You Just an Angry Feminist against Marriage, Then? Read More »
Ugh. I just got yelled at by a stranger. I hopped on the phone to chat with what I *thought* was a woman seeking coaching. Nope. It was a very angry man. And he had a bone to pick with me. He had seen something I’d written about boundaries, and very much did not approve. …
A Husband’s Authority: Are you a GPS or Autopilot? Read More »
(This post is an excerpt from my upcoming book on spiritual abuse in the Christian marriage.) What does forgiveness mean in an abusive marriage, and how can true forgiveness actually set a battered wife free (instead of keeping her hostage like false forgiveness, or enabling, does?) Let’s dive into some light psychology for a minute, …
