This book provides a well-researched biblical and scientific overview of abuse.
Illustrations, case studies, and art therapy drawings..
Questions answered in the book include: - How can a genuine believer Abuse a child? - Why would someone Abuse a child? - How can parents and childrens\' workers identify abusers? - How can Abuse victims heal? - What does genuine Healing look like? - Is anger appropriate or hurtful for Abuse victims? - Where does forgiveness fit in? Helpful sample child protection policy, application, screening interview, and warning signs of potential abusers equip ministry leaders.
Just as surely as abusive relationships have tremendous power to wound the soul, so healthy relationships have tremendous power to nurture and heal the soul.
Humans are deeply impacted by others due to being made in the image of God. (4) Healing must take place in the context of relationships.
Human salvation came through horrible physical abuse. (3) God is the Healing redeemer. (2) All types of Abuse create profound, long-term soul damage due to the way Abuse perverts various aspects of the image of God.
The chief arguments pursued throughout the book are: (1) Abuse is far more rampant than most Christians realize, but due to human depravity and satanic influence, widespread Abuse is predicable.
Abuse can be sexual, physical, neglect, spiritual, and verbal.
A broad overview, it deals with the various types of abuse, the various effects of abuse, and the means of healing.
This book provides a well-researched biblical and scientific overview of abuse
