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Why does narcissism seem to thrive in our churches? We've seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader.But what is narcissism, reall...

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, resources are available in Canada.

By Olivia Bowden

Nearly two years ago, I wrote an article titled "Speak It" that garnered significant attention. This is a follow-up post providing parents with concrete steps for preventing, recognizing and respon...

A group of women, whose parents joined the massive Evangelical group known as New Tribes Mission when they were children, open up to NBC’s Kate Snow about the alleged sex abuse they suffered at the...

A look at churches that practice authoritarian leadership, manipulation, excessive discipline, and spiritual intimidation warns and informs readers about such organizations, naming names and offeri...

Are you ministering to someone whose trauma of sexual abuse has shattered their trust in God? If the abuse happened when they were a child, they may have a particularly fractured understanding of t...

It's no sin to hurt.Thousands of Christians suffer real emotional pain--such as depression, anxiety, obsessiveness. Many other Christians, including prominent leaders, believe emotional problems ar...

Protecting kids from child sexual abuse is an adult’s responsibility. Body safety rules can help an educated parent can teach their child and take action to minimize opportunity.

By Ashle...

Today’s post has been submitted anonymously as a follow up to a piece published here, at A Life Overseas, in 2013. Today we hear from the daughter of ‘Jessica’ that wrote that article in 2013. &nbs...

Author Laurie Halse Anderson shares her insights into what we aren't telling our boys

We need to take a long look at the theological and structural conditions that enable abuse — starting with purity teachings that shame survivors.

By: Linda Kay Klein

This book is a healing balm for those who have been spiritually abused. This excellent SHORT book brings home poignantly the plight of the vulnerable spirit who is searching for answers in a religi...