Spiritual Abuse Archives - Finding Life Beyond Church

Jul17July 18, 2023Abusive Authority, Meetings, Ministry, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Abuse

96. The Number Game

I came across this post on Facebook and shared it. I’ve learned to be more careful about what I say on Facebook. I don’t care…

May22May 22, 2023Abusive Authority, Church, Church Hurt, Family, Friends, Lost Friendship, Spiritual Abuse

89. The Ghost of Church Past

Ok, I’ve written one post already, I’ve looked over my list, I’ve gone back through other things I’ve written earlier, I’ve tried to come up…

May08May 8, 2023Abusive Authority, Church, Spiritual Abuse

But that morning, she began to tell me everything. There were stories of sexual discrimination, of a boss who made sure she was always on call, of mismanaged funds, of unfair and unethical termination of other employees, and deep racism within the company.

Apr10April 10, 2023Abusive Authority, Church, Church Hurt, Ministry, Spiritual Abuse

83. The Path (Part 3)

Easter. I think I have more memories from my childhood of Easter than any other holiday. As a young child, I remember the dresses, shoes,…

Mar13March 13, 2023Abusive Authority, Church, Spiritual Abuse

79. The Path (Part 1)

Saturday, September 28, 2019…my grandmother’s funeral. My parent’s church served lunch to our family and friends that day. I’ve written about this before, but I…

Jan22January 22, 2023Abusive Authority, Church, Church Hurt, Deconstruction, Lost Friendship, Ministry, Spiritual, Spiritual Abuse

72. Another One Bites the Dust

This has been an interesting week. On my way home from church last Sunday, I got a text telling me that the latest Children’s Minister…

Nov19November 19, 2022Abusive Authority, Church Hurt, Lost Friendship, Ministry, Spiritual, Spiritual Abuse

62. Perspective

However, I would find out later that my parents would have liked nothing more than to punch him in the face that day. In fact, still to this day, when my mom does her grocery shopping in Tree Town, she looks for him. She would love to give him a piece of her mind.