What is human trafficking? It is a criminal activity in which human beings are treated as possessions to be controlled and exploited; such as being forced into prostitution or involuntary labor. A simpler definition – human trafficking is modern-day slavery. Slavery...
My husband and I have a heart for Human Trafficking victims. When we were in Central America last month, we had the opportunity to meet some women who had been rescued out of Sex Trafficking. They are now involved in a Christian ministry which helps them learn a...
Today, I would like to talk about how we can raise our daughters so they won’t be victims of domestic violence and rape. I will begin by talking about different ways people can view the problem of domestic violence in our country. The best estimate at this time is...
God walked with me for 7 years to help me write a book for abuse victims called A Journey Through Emotional Abuse: From Bondage to Freedom. I wrote the book primarily for women suffering from emotional abuse in their marriages, but the book can be used for men as...
Many of you may have seen a video created by British make-up artist Lauren Luke called “How to Look Your Best the Morning After”. Here is the link. Note: the video is no longer available, but the article is still there. Ms. Luke made this video in partnership with the...
Dealing with domestic violence often means hearing sad stories. Today I would like to share some good news. These stories are found on the PADV (Partnership Against Domestic Violence) website. PADV’s mission is to end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower...
Last week I shared what the bible says about the wife’s role in a godly marriage. This week, I would like to look at what God says about the husband’s role. Both of my blogs are based on sermons given by Pastor Mark Hallock from Calvary Church in Englewood...
I recently heard a great sermon about biblical submission given by Pastor Mark Hallock from Calvary Church in Englewood Colorado. I loved this sermon. Often when pastors try to talk about wives submitting to their husbands, abused women walk away with a sick feeling...
Dear Readers, Today is a special day, the day we celebrate Christmas. This is what Christmas means to me. It is the day that the God who created the universe out of nothing left his throne room, where thousands of angels sang His praises every minute of every day....
In my last blog I talked about how hard it is for an abuse victim (you) to decide whether you are being abused, especially if the abuse is not physical. Why is this? There are many reasons: 1. Your abuser blames his* behavior on you. 2. He denies what he is doing. 3....
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