We do not provide counseling services of any kind. Contact your local domestic abuse shelter, dial 9-1-1, or reach out to a trusted friend/organization.

CLARITY IN ACTION

values and cares for victims of domestic abuse by providing resources to equip the local church in a Christ-honoring way.

It’s not the picture of the black eye;
that’s a picture, but it’s not the only one.
It’s the picture behind the pretty scenes
of flowers and family photographs.
I was one of those women. And I didn’t know.

Carrie

YOU CAN HELP!

PRAY

This is God’s work, done by human hands and hearts.

INVITE

Reach out for personal or corporate training.

ENGAGE IN LEARNING

Be ready and willing to change redemptively.

ENGAGE IN LEARNING

Be ready and willing to change redemptively.

INVITE

Reach out for personal or corporate training.

GIVE

DONATE FUNDS TO COVER COSTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

You articulate so [clearly] the insidious nature of abuse: how manipulation, victim-distortion of abuse, and church leaders (unfortunately) can perpetuate abuse by minimizing it in the name of Jesus …
—A Child of God

Recent Articles

Bringing the light of Jesus to dark places of the world.
Courageous Listening

Courageous Listening

Perhaps it seems like both individuals within a marriage are responsible for arguments or violent outbursts. Both individuals point fingers at each other and neither one is innocent.  So where DO we start? We start by asking questions, listening carefully to each...

God and Gossip

God and Gossip

Last month we talked about the importance of talking to individuals separately. If bullying is happening in a marriage, there is no way to hear the truth with both of them in the same room at the same time. However, many pastors and people helpers cry, “Whoa! Whoa!...

Who’s at Fault?

Who’s at Fault?

Last month we addressed the hidden factors of differentials and punishment. Here’s one woman’s story of what happened following a traditional marriage counseling session: (Trigger Warning) “It was 10:30 at night on the interstate. He pulled over. We had a concealed...

2024 Mid-Summer Update

2024 Mid-Summer Update

We’re more than halfway through summer with an update on what God is doing through your gifts and prayers for Clarity in Action Ministries. This month Sydney will represent Clarity in Action Ministries at the Christian Chaplains and Coaching Conference in Charleston,...

Once You See It, You Can’t Unsee It

Once You See It, You Can’t Unsee It

Summer is a great time for road trips. Over the years, I’ve lost count of the hours and miles, but what I can tell you is that once children start pointing out yellow cars, you can’t unsee them. In the same way, once you begin to understand the dynamics of oppression,...

An Opportunity for You

An Opportunity for You

You may have noticed some accounts people give of their marriage situation can’t be reconciled. What you hear from one individual conflicts with what you hear from the other individual. This is typical of oppressive relationships. This is atypical of healthy...

A Word to Our Sponsors

A Word to Our Sponsors

As we head into summer, Clarity in Action Ministries needs financial support for 2 campaigns: Stocking our Victim Care Fund Covering conference fees to build awareness and educate local churches Below is a chart of how your gifts have been used by Clarity in Action...

What We’re Missing

What We’re Missing

This mid-month newsletter is an opportunity to shine light on what is happening in the realm of marital domination. All of us wish it wasn’t so. But the reality is shocking. According to research, an overwhelming majority of senior pastors (98%) say a person...

All Aboard

All Aboard

God is opening doors for Clarity in Action Ministries and we couldn’t be more excited! We invite you to join us in ministry with financial gifts and prayer.  Here’s what’s happening: April 16-18: We set up our display and made ourselves available to the Iowa...

How Does Your Garden Grow?

How Does Your Garden Grow?

This mid-month newsletter is an opportunity to learn about  sin in the form of marital domination. “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption,...

When You Feel Alone

When You Feel Alone

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. (Ecclesiastes 4:9) We know how powerless it can feel to lack the tools and ability...