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Contribution #10 (Kathryn)

For a while now, I’ve wanted to put my name to my story. The internal hang ups were many, but

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Contribution #9 (Jenni)

Primum Non Nocere     Artist Statement This piece is a visual reflection of my experience as both a leader

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Pictured is an assortment of book covers taken from those recommended on this page. Superimposed over the covers are the words "Recommended Resources: BIble and Theology"

Resources: Bible & Theology

Bible and Theology The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible How the Bible Actually Works (Petre Enns) Jesus Feminist (Sarah Bessey) The

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Pictured is an assortment of book covers taken from those recommended on this page. Superimposed over the covers are the words "Recommended Resources: Spiritual Abuse"

Resources: Spiritual Abuse

Spiritual Abuse Something’s Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse and Freeing Yourself from Its Powe (Wade Mullen) When

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Biblical Interpretation Rule #3: Pay Attention to the Text and Note Our Own Expectations and Biases

Author’s note: These rules come directly from Dr. Lynn Cohick, a scholar, professor, and academic dean at Northern Seminary. While

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Church Stories and Spiritual Abuse Hub

Church Stories and Spiritual Abuse What you’ll find below is a collaborative and evolving project created by a group of

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Contribution #2 (Anonymous)

I refuse to join the ranks of women whose stories go untold. But my story is ugly enough that the

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Contribution #8 (Brian)

Illustration of an unhealthy church The figure of The Spirit of Pride with a stone body (and heart) immovable, unchangeable,

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Contribution #1 (Anonymous)

All the words that follow are reflective of how I have been feeling lately. I am angry, I just want

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Contribution #6 (Sean M Ingram)

My perspective is a little different going into this church because I’ve known the pastor pre-dating his work here, would

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Contribution #7 (Marina)

In my writing, I switch back and forth between sharing about my own personal experiences and general discussion of harmful

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Pictured is an assortment of book covers taken from those recommended on this page. Superimposed over the covers are the words "Recommended Resources: Social Justice"

Resources: Social Justice

Social Justice The Flag and the Cross (Gorski and Perry) Drop the Stones (Carlos Rodriguez) Barefoot Church (Brandon Hatmaker) Be

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