Hurt by the Church, Not by Jesus

Too many of us have been hurt (abused) in the church, but Jesus did not do it.  Many people turn from God and blame him for what unjust, ungodly humans did. I know, because I was harmed in the church and in a Christian mission. I do not blame Jesus, because he did not condone … Read more Hurt by the Church, Not by Jesus


Same Problem, Different People, part 2

While last week’s post “Same Problem, Different People,” briefly explained why we repeat the same mistakes with different, difficult people, this week we can dig deeper.  If we were mistreated in our youth, we may believe lies, based upon that treatment.  Then we might attract, even pursue, unkind people who mistreat us, especially if we … Read more Same Problem, Different People, part 2


Same Problem, Different People?

Patterns We Didn’t Learn From… When we find ourselves having the same problems with different people (or with God), we might be living out lies we learned in our youth.  We needed love from our family of origin, and if we didn’t get it, we will struggle in our relationships with others and with God. … Read more Same Problem, Different People?