In her third book, Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother: Understanding the Spiritual Needs of Abuse Victims, beloved children's poet Diane Stelling boldly travels down a new path with her autobiographical narrative. Departing from the whimsical style of her first two books, The Giant and the Mouse and One Little Voice, Diane brings a serious message of hope to abuse victims - that although they may feel broken and disconnected, they, too, can become whole again and live in peace.
ISBN: 1-880-292-90-4, 140 pages softcover.
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ABUSE: How to Help/A Guide for Pastors is a complete, practical guide, not just for clergy, but for any church worker or lay person who is in a position of ministering to those involved in abusive situations. It contains invaluable information and tangible actions that clergy and congregations can take to help victims and perpetrators. Topics include: telephone help lines, common myths, sermon suggestions, specific Scripture passages, do's and don't's with a battered woman/abuser, how to recognize child abuse.
92 pages softcover.
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To complete the set of abuse education materials, Diane has authored a group Bible Study curriculum, You Are Not Alone: A Bible Study for Abuse Survivors. This comprehensive study includes activities, discussion questions, and pertinent Scripture verses for each lesson. Topics include: Why ME?, Where is God in All of This?, Why Doesn't Anyone Understand?, Suffering Like Christ, It's Not Your Fault, What Does it Mean to Honor Your Parents?, Do I Need Forgiveness?, Getting Rid of the Guilt, How Can I Forgive?, What is Repentance for Abusers?, What About Reconciliation?, Setting Boundaries, Feeling God's Love.
40 pages softcover.
$7.00 + shipping and handling