This post was first published in the column I write for Anabaptist World. I thought I’d also share it with you. *** Some time ago, one of the pastors at the church I attend, Junior Beachy, spoke on the roots of abusive behavior. His insights were helpful to me and, I thought, relevant to the church […]
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The following guest post was written by a pastor friend, Conrad, a brave and loving man who has been open about sharing from his own heart and struggles. *** I am one of you. I didn’t know it. But I always took an interest in your story. The violence you suffered as a young boy
Guest post by Sharla Baer. *** So many other voices have been shouting these past weeks… I am sure adding mine won’t make a drop of difference. I cannot say anything that has not already been said. But I will feel better if I say something. You all know, I suppose about Jeriah Mast and
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Guest post by Kirk Daniel. *** The words scream at me from the news feed on my smart phone. Almost daily. Another man is arrested for the sexual abuse of a child. Was it a boy? This inquiry is automatic and immediate. I open the story and scan past everything until I get the answer. Was it a boy?
Poem and pictures by Sharla Baer. *** Hello. I am Sharla. I paint and draw emotions and life. I love music and art and old books. Coffee too, but I don’t think I’m addicted yet. The best part of my life is my fiance, Chadwick. He and I will be married this fall. This summer
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