MN Resource Library

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...

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...

On the Threshold of Hope offers hope and healing to men and women who have been traumatized by sexual abuse. Dr. Langberg's insights and the quotations from many survivors assure readers that they ...

Sexual abuse knows no religious or social boundaries. The Wounded Heart is an intensely personal and specific look at this form of abuse. Dr. Allender explores the secret lament of the soul damaged...

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

By Olivia Bowden

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...

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...

National crises ramp up stress among couples and families. Psychologists identify the risks and point to resources that can help.

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...

I grew up in a very conservative subculture of an already conservative homeschool culture, in a pretty conservative stream of the Christian faith. Though I learned much from these ex...

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...

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