The relationships of most survivors of abuse are governed by fear. A survivor’s relationship with God must become the new paradigm for her relationships. One of the best ways we believe to find healing is to join the Refuge support group. You will find that there are many women who understand what you are going […]
Many survivors feel shame from their association with an abusive man. It is shameful to reveal to the outside world that the man who is supposed to cherish you has chosen to demean and reject you. One of the most devastating aspects of domestic abuse is that it instills a false identity in the survivor. […]
Does Abuse qualify as biblical grounds for divorce? Does the Bible have anything to say on this?
If you are in need of immediate safety, call 911. If it is not an emergency, contact Refuge Ministries, and we would be happy to help you, both with processing the best plan and the options before you. God values safety and freedom for the oppressed. His response to oppression in Scripture is very clear: […]
1. Psychological Psychological abuse, also known as emotional or verbal abuse, is a form of abuse that can occur in a marriage or intimate relationship. It is any non-physical behavior designed to control someone through degradation, humiliation, or fear and involves manipulation, intimidation, and other tactics to control and dominate one's partner. Examples of psychological […]
Oppression in the Bible:The Bible’s description of oppression fits the experience of domestic abuse:• Psalm 10:7 “His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity.”• Psalm 55: o I am restless in my complaint and I moan, because of the noise of the enemy, because of the […]
Domestic abuse is a form of oppression in which a person uses certain behavior patterns to control their intimate partner. The United States Department of Health and Human Services defines domestic violence as "a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over […]
