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Recovering from Spiritual Abuse

When you’ve been harmed in the name of God, the path to wholeness is long and slow. Last time we talked about how your perception of God is damaged when God-talk is mixed up with abuse. Even if your head believes He is good, your heart experiences Him as the enemy. But recovering from spiritual abuse is possible.

When You’ve Been Harmed in the Name of God

It’s not just a salacious news article or one more statistic when it’s happened to you. When “God” is used to manipulate, shame, control, wound, and exploit, the damage to your soul is deep and long-lasting. What do you do when you’ve been harmed in the name of God?

10 Proven Ways to Connect With Your Spouse

You want to feel connected. That’s what you expected in marriage. The hormones and pheromones and all the other “mones” kept you feeling connected for a while, but those change. If you want to still connect with your spouse today, you will need to invest physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Caring for Your Heart When Your Spouse Won’t Connect

You were created for intimacy. You probably got married expecting that doing so would fulfill your needs for connection, love, sex, and the other aspects of intimacy. When your spouse carries sexual baggage your expectations are likely to be disappointed, and there’s more pain than intimacy between you. How do you care for your heart when your spouse won’t connect?

Overcoming the Fear of Dealing with Your Sexual Stuff

There are good reasons for you to hold back. Fear is a big part of why you keep hiding. Getting under the surface and dealing with your sexual stuff is scary. But the transformation comes when you choose the courage to deal with your sexual stuff even if you’re afraid.

Recovering from Spiritual Abuse

When You’ve Been Harmed in the Name of God

10 Proven Ways to Connect With Your Spouse

Caring for Your Heart When Your Spouse Won’t Connect

Overcoming the Fear of Dealing with Your Sexual Stuff

7 Keys to Living Fully Alive from the Inside Out

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