Sanctuary: Hope and Help for Victims of Domestic Abuse

Sanctuary: Hope and Help for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Author: Sydney Millage
Publisher: Focus Publishing (MN)
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2018-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781936141500

Oppressed, hurting women continue to look for help and safety, but there is a disconnection between their need and provision. Women are seeking help. Church leaders, many of whom are volunteers, want to help. Individuals are concerned. Why, then, are women failing to find help in local churches? What prevents our churches from effectively helping women who are abused by their husbands? The missing piece is an understanding of domestic abuse and how to apply the good news of Jesus, His Word and character to what has remained unseen, unknown, and misunderstood. "ƒ‚‚]ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚](Sydney Millage has) provided comprehensive hope and help for victims of domestic abuse, counselors and friends who come alongside them, and churches striving to shepherd members righteously and compassionately." Dr. Brent Aucoin, President of Faith Bible Seminary, Pastor and Counselor at Faith Church in Lafayette, IN

Is It My Fault?

Is It My Fault?
Author: Lindsey A. Holcomb
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0802485618

Is it My Fault? proclaims the gospel of healing and hope to victims who know too well the depths of destruction and the overwhelming reality of domestic violence. At least one in every three women have been beaten, coerced into sex, or abused in their lifetime. The effects of domestic violence are physical, social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual, and can have long-lasting distressing consequences. It is common for victims of domestic violence to suffer from ongoing depression and recurring nightmares, self-harm, such as cutting, panic attacks, substance abuse, and more. This book exists to address the abysmal issues of domestic violence using the powerful and transforming biblical message of grace and redemption. Is It My Fault? convincingly shows that the Lord is the only one who can heal the despairing victim. It deals with this devastating problem and sin honestly and directly without hiding its prevalence today.

Hope for Healing from Domestic Abuse

Hope for Healing from Domestic Abuse
Author: Karen DeArmond Gardner
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2021-08-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0825477425

God's love is steadfast for survivors who chose to leave an abusive marriage but still suffer the aftershocks When someone leaves an abusive marriage, life isn't instantly fixed. Women who have experienced domestic violence feel shattered. Because of the trauma they've been through, a bond with their abuser has formed that keeps them tied together long after they've physically left. Karen DeArmond Gardner understands these difficulties all too well. She tackled all the same struggles when she left her own abusive marriage. And she intimately knows what women in this situation need in order to gain freedom from the lies of abuse-to be reborn as the people God longs for them to be. Hope for Healing from Domestic Abuse isn't a how-to book with a few easy steps. Instead, it's a biblically based map for a long journey to healing. By recounting her own history--as well as the faithfulness of God when she was willing to follow His direction--Karen helps readers: discover there is life beyond abuse recognize God's relentless pursuit of their heart gain courage to release the trauma of their past regain life, hope, and wholeness in Jesus's healing love Gardner's inside perspective, strong voice, and incredible, vulnerable story of deliverance from the bonds of abuse allow readers to find themselves in her words and feel heard at last. She puts hope back in their hands, with the assurance that God loves them deeply and wants them to know they aren't defined by their trauma, their past, or their brokenness.

Hope and Healing

Hope and Healing
Author: Survivors Rising
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2018-05-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1984526871

This book was compiled by a group of students participating in a leadership course in Charlotte, North Carolina. The group has declared a vision for the world in which they are committed to creating a world that is connected, compassionate, authentic, peaceful, and abundant. This book was inspired by that commitment. And suddenly, you know its time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.

Overcoming Domestic Abuse

Overcoming Domestic Abuse
Author: Jody Cowdin
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2016-06-30
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781498478915

This unique book provides hope, inspiration and a pathway for victims of abuse to become true survivors, the Overcomers and More than Conquerors they were meant to be. It is also an excellent resource for friends, family, ministries and churches who desire to provide effective support for those impacted by domestic abuse. One in three women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime, and this is true even in the church. This interactive guide provides critical insight and direction that is Biblical and practical, written by someone who understands the issue from personal experience. Important information, skills, steps and strategies are explained along with real life examples so that the path to healing and strength is clear. It describes a process of healing from the emotional and spiritual devastation caused by abuse. And it offers help for parents who want to see their children set free from the generational cycle of domestic violence. This book is designed for women to read individually or as the curriculum for a support group. The goal is healing and transformation, emotionally and spiritually, for those who want to leave their victim identity in the past and move forward into a life of healthy relationships and freedom from abuse. There is a way to rise above the chaos, confusion and conflict. If you are a victim, be encouraged that you are not alone, and begin your journey to becoming a true survivor. Jody Cowdin, M.A., M.Ed., began her career as a public school teacher, and also became a therapist for children and their families. She went on to be an Associate Professor at a Christian University and later, the Executive Director of a Christian shelter for battered women and their children. Beyond her professional training, she made the perilous journey from being a victim of domestic violence to true survivor, and now works to empower others to overcome their victimization. She shares important insights and skills along with her personal story as inspiration to encourage other women to believe they too can find hope, healing and freedom from abuse. Jody states regarding domestic abuse, "If it could happen to me, it could happen to anyone" and her story of overcoming inspires others to believe, "If she can do it, so can I." Her first book for children and teens is titled A Kid's Guide to Understanding Domestic Abuse. Jody can be reached through her website at www.jodycowdin.com."

Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse
Author: Heather Nelson
Publisher: New Growth Press
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2019-09-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645070174

Do you suspect that you or someone you love is suffering from marital domestic abuse? Is there intentional harm happening to you in your home, whether physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional? What should you do? How do you seek help?Heather Nelson invites you to examine what is happening in your home and what steps to take if you feel unsafe ...

Hope Grows Here

Hope Grows Here
Author: Family Shelter Service
Publisher:
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-04-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780615915036

DOMESTIC ABUSE has a devastating impact on its victims and the children who witness it. It exists in every community, causing significant long-term emotional and physical harm and creating a ripple effect that negatively impacts our neighborhoods, schools, churches, legal system, healthcare, the workplace--in fact, all members of our society.For 35 years, Family Shelter Service has been helping families heal from the effects of domestic abuse. The staff and volunteers have witnessed both struggle and success as day by day, these survivors create safe futures free of oppression and control. Until now, few outside of Family Shelter have heard their stories.In 2011, a group of staff members and community supporters met to develop a safe way to change that. The result, named Our Story Project, now helps survivors to find their own voices through writing of their experiences. Two benefits have emerged: the writers find relief and affirmation through this expression, and the larger community gains a deeper understanding of domestic abuse and what it takes to move beyond it. Our writers' words, paired with art from Family Shelter Service's long-standing Art Expression Group, invite all to step inside their experience for a moment, to learn and to honor their courage and resilience.

Caring for Families Caught in Domestic Abuse

Caring for Families Caught in Domestic Abuse
Author: Chris Moles
Publisher: New Growth Press
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2023-09-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645072592

Caring for Families Caught in Domestic Abuse is a comprehensive, Christ-centered response to the spiritual, emotional, and physical harm that domestic abuse causes to the abused spouse, the abusive spouse, and their children.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence
Author: June Hunt
Publisher: Rose Publishing
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2022-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1596367997

Experts estimate that 1-in-3 women suffer from some form of violence from a husband, boyfriend, or relative. Any form of abuse is a flagrant violation of the marriage vows, "to have and to hold from this day forward, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part." And although such abuse is too frequently behind closed doors, it is blatantly in the open before the eyes of the Lord. This mini-book is a quick overview and is easy-to-understand. It focuses on the key issues and is perfect for the busy person who needs instant advice. Included in the mini-book Domestic Violence: Assault on a Woman's Worth are abuse checklists with a list of behaviors that you may have observed or experienced. God has a heart for those who are victims of domestic violence. He wants you to know that he hears your cries; he thinks you are worthy of love without violence, and he holds you in the palm of his hand. Learn the causes of violent behavior and the reasons many women won't leave abusive relationships. This book will give you the tools to learn: How to answer a person who claims that violence is justifiedHow to know whether the abuser has really changedHow to build healthy boundariesHow to prepare a safety planAnd much more God designed the marriage relationship to benefit one another. He intended married couples to love, honor, and cherish each other all the days of their lives, but life doesn't always turn out that way. In some relationships, cruelty has replaced the sacred relationship defined by God. The Domestic Violence mini-book outlines a Christian approach to help you identify and stop physical and emotional abuse.