Leaders in IFB churches want women to think that quiet and gentle means that they must do whatever they are told to do, especially if a man says it. Indoctrination by keeping women silent has been shown to play a large role in getting women to become part of fundamental churches, which reach into the totality of the members life. Calling for this to stop, Melodi reveals the truth about what God meant by being "gentle and quiet".

Each individual is unique in how they will heal. Research shows that counseling is more effective when the counselor and client share the same faith. Discover more about Christian Counseling.

What to do if your child tells you about sexual abuse. This nightmare can end better, if parents know how to be supportive and care for their children who have been victimized.

Childhood sexual abuse is a horror that no parent ever wants to deal with. Have child abuse awareness so that you can help your child to the best of your ability.

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When a traumatic event occurs, such as childhood sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, or spiritual abuse, it is common for individuals to have difficulty coming up with words to tell what happened. This can continue for years, even decades, when someone has experienced something terrifying. But there is help through trauma-informed counselors and coaches.

Giving ourselves permission to rest can be one of the most difficult things, but God calls us to rest. In this article you hear God’s heart towards rest, learn ways to rest, and find an empirically based method for fighting depression and anxiety.

Grieving the loss of a dream can be far more painful that grieving the loss of a person. Disappointment, sadness and heartbreak can all be emotions that threaten to overwhelm. Keep reading to understand how to grieve these losses well.

Parenting is a tough job. It becomes even more complex when the home that you grew up in was not healthy. Growing up in a less than healthy home does NOT doom you to parent poorly. Read to learn more about the way parents and children attach to each other.

Do you know a victim of sexual assault? Find out how to be support for them.

Psalm 51:6 says that God wants us to understand truth at our core. Many issues are created by false narratives from our past, which tell us that others should only love us if we work for it, that others are trustworthy, and/or that we are incapable of receiving love. But these statements are simply not true.

Returning to an abusive partner can be a decision fraught with frustration and confusion. Here are 12 things that should be present if the abuser has truly changed.

This article has the symptoms of depression. If you are wondering if you my be depressed, see how many symptoms that you have.

Walking with God can be the most refreshing thing in this world, yet when He calls us to wait, it can be excruciating. Be encouraged in the waiting.

Dealing with loss requires you to run a marathon. Rebuilding your life after loss takes patience, time and energy. But you can do it. Discover how in this article.

Everyone grieves differently, yet there are some similarities. Discover how you can grieve well and find joy, again.

Fear can be overwhelming. It can feel like a giant looming over us. In this article you will find some ways to change that with the use of changing your thoughts.

Whether you are divorced or are widowed, making decisions alone can be very difficult. Not everyone in your life has your best interest at heart, while others want what’s best for you but don’t have the knowledge or experience to help. In this article you will find tips for making decisions alone.

Helping children survive loss can be heartbreaking. While they do not grieve like adults, there are clear answers about how you can help your child survive the loss of someone close to them.

What does it mean to grieve well?