A woman shares her 30-year experience of being in an abusive marriage, discussing how she was manipulated and controlled by her husband, and how she eventually found the courage to leave and seek help. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of abuse, seeking specialized help, and prioritizing one's own healing and well-being. [... more]

God seeks surrendered vessels, not gifted ones, as seen in the story of Samuel, who was chosen to be a faithful prophet and priest despite being from the wrong tribe and not being supported by temple dollars. This contrasts with Eli's sons, who were from the right tribe but abused their positions of leadership for personal gain. The story highlights the importance of humility and surrender in serving God, and the need for leaders to put themselves in a place where they can hear hard truth and be faithful to God's word, regardless of how unpopular it may be. [... more]

People often become sexual abusers within dysfunctional families In King David's family love was used to cover the violation of Tamar by her half-brother Amnon In this message from Samuel Pastor Lutzer examines the characteristics of dysfunction to help us prevent sin patterns and abuse Jesus is on a mission to rebuild the soul [... more]

Army Ranger Michael Schlitz recounts his harrowing experience during the Iraq War, where he was severely burned and lost three comrades. He shares his journey of recovery, adapting to life with a physical disability, and finding a new sense of purpose through public speaking and leadership. Meanwhile, the host of Variety Confidential delves into the dark history of Hollywood's casting couch, exposing the secrets of sex, money, and murder. [... more]

Dicey Langston, a young girl from South Carolina, risked her life to warn her brothers of a Tory attack during the American Revolution. Her bravery and cunning helped foil the enemy's plans, and she later married the man she had threatened to shoot. Her legacy lives on as a heroine of the Revolutionary War. [... more]

Abuse can destroy the family, especially the role model of the father, leading to severe judgment from God. Acknowledging the abuse is real is the first step in coming clean. Moving from denial to reality, and from hiding in the shadows to seeking help in the sunlight, is crucial. Forgiveness is the key to healing, and God's forgiveness is available to both abusers and the abused. [... more]

Abuse can take many forms, including verbal, physical, and emotional. Abusers often live in denial, while the abused may struggle to face reality. The healing process begins with acknowledging the abuse and seeking help, rather than hiding in the shadows. [... more]

The attempted takedown of John MacArthur by Julie Royce is a battle in a larger war against biblical authority, church autonomy, and male leadership. The case highlights the complexities of church discipline and the importance of trusting the sufficiency of Scripture. As the church faces increasing pressure from external watchdog organizations and the culture, it is crucial to stand firm on biblical principles and prioritize the restoration of sinners rather than succumbing to authoritarianism. [... more]

The battle between Julie Roy and John MacArthur is indicative of a larger war in evangelicalism to dismantle the biblical command for male eldership and pastorship in the church, and male headship in the home. Julie Roy's accusations against John MacArthur and Grace Community Church are being used to pressure and shame radio networks that air his program, with the ultimate goal of getting him canceled. [... more]