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He Says I Abused Him When I Resisted His Control

By Leslie Vernick | May 11, 2022 |

Morning friend, Since we’ve been discussing whether or not Christian women should resist the oppressive control of their spouses or even church leaders and how that resistance should look, I thought this question was timely.  Question: I separated from my husband after 48 years of marriage because of his emotionally destructive and sometimes physically violent behaviors toward me. Now he…

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Is Resisting Abuse Sinful?

By Leslie Vernick | April 27, 2022 |

Morning friend, We’ve had a great discussion on our blog regarding suffering and whether or not an abused wife should willingly suffer in an abusive marriage. I’m so glad that women are waking up to the error of this traditional teaching.  Here’s another question I receive often that I want to help you think through. Question: My pastor says that…

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I Have To Tip Toe Around My Spouse

By Leslie Vernick | March 28, 2018 |

Morning friends, I was encouraged to see John and Lisa Bevere address the issue of abusive relationships in their recent podcast.  If you’d like to hear more you can listen to it at HERE  Please pray. I believe (hope) the church is beginning to wake up to ways it has not only been silent but actually enabled domestic abuse to…

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