How Do I know if I’ve Been Sexually Abused?
Sexual abuse has a broader definition than we may assume. There are four types of sexual abuse: verbal, visual, physical and psychological.
Verbal sexual abuse includes sexual threats, sexual comments about your body, lewd or suggestive comments and inappropriate sexual conversations with children.
Visual sexual abuse includes exposure to pornographic,...... >Read More
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Childhood Sexual Abuse: How the past affects the present
Rough estimates put one in three girls and one in six boys in the US at risk for being sexually abused. But exact figures are hard to assess because most children delay reporting their abuse until later in adulthood or never report it at all. Many of the women I’ve led through healing were not believed when they did... >Read More
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When You Can't, God Can
Can we pray for you today?
“With God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26)
When we are going through a trial it's hard to imagine how things will get better. God wants us to depend on Him in every trial we face. When we can't, God can. Because God loves us as dearly loved children, He is willing and able to... >Read More
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Do Not Give Up
Does it feel like your life is under construction? Find hope for today and tomorrow with our free lessons in the book of Philippians.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Several years ago, my life was... >Read More
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3 Critical Tools for Paying Off Debt
This is the time of year when many people look at their debt situation and shudder. They dream of what it would be like to be out of debt. And, if they're brave, they begin to plan a strategy to reduce the amount of debt they carry.
They'll begin with high hopes. But many of them will quit before reaching... >Read More
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Tired and Weary
Are you weary today? Come talk to a mentor.
“O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.” (Psalm 63:1)
I feel tired because _______________ . How would you answer that question? What wears you down and sucks the life...... >Read More
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Restoring Relationships: 30 Days to Peace
One of the most frequent internet searches is people who want help with relationships. We are all in them and, at times, we will all struggle with a relationship of one kind or another. Whatever the relationship, husband/wife; parent/child; siblings; extended family; friendships; relationships outside the home … there is one set of guidelines that...... >Read More
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