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
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This is God’s work, done by human hands and hearts.
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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.
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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.
Partiality Is Not Always Obvious
What influences the weight we give to what we hear? Two people describe the same difficult situation. One person is familiar to us. Another is not. One communicates clearly and confidently. Another is emotional or difficult to understand. Reputation, position,...
A Look at Anger and Fear
Before correcting fear, Scripture calls us to discern whether danger remains. Have you noticed that when concerns are raised, conversations often turn toward understanding an angry person while a fearful person is told to trust, forgive, or move forward? Someone...
Freedom Does Not Ignore Harm
Sometimes a confession brings immediate relief, and we all want to move toward restoration. Scripture measures freedom by lasting fruit, not words alone. Scripture Speaks Clearly about Freedom “For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and don’t submit...
Why Some Reconciliation Efforts Fail
For pastors and helpers navigating reconciliation after harm has occurred. We all want reconciliation, but reconciliation is not always possible. Here’s why: When we pursue peace at the expense of truth, the real problem is often unaddressed. James reminds...
Why Protection Does Not Require a Verdict
Have you ever hesitated to act—not because you were unsure something was wrong, but because you needed proof first? This newsletter is for pastors, leaders, and helpers who love the church and want to respond faithfully when something isn’t right. Bringing the Word of...
How to Read a Room When Serious Concerns Have Been Raised
Many of us have experienced a meeting called after someone asked for help in a relationship—often a husband and wife—where everything sounded respectful, but something did not sit right. In some conversations, communication appears orderly and polite. The concerns...
When Something Feels Off: Learning to Pay Attention with Wisdom
This series is for Christians who love their church and want to respond faithfully when something feels wrong, without rushing to judgment or retreating into silence. As faithful Christians, we want to honor God, love His church, and walk in humility. We are...
A Ray of Hope
A new year begets new hope, opportunities, dreams and goals. At Clarity in Action Ministries, we are seeing lives changed. Here’s what we’ve witnessed: After one of our public meetings, a middle-aged man asked for a hug. “You have made a bigger impact on our marriage...
A Review and Invitation
Thank you for your prayers and support. Although the goal of our monthly newsletters is to educate believers and local churches, we want to share God’s provision through opportunities and growth. We invite you to join us in giving thanks. Our mission is to encourage...
Being a Victim vs. Having a Victim Mentality
What is the difference between being a victim and having a victim mentality? The Oxford dictionary defines a victim (noun) as, “a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.” The word, “victim,” is objective and...
Marks of Faithfulness, Part 3
What are markers of faithfulness and trustworthiness? We have addressed the importance of taking personal responsibility and transparency. This month we will look at the marker of using honest weights. The Bible speaks often of “even weights:” Do not have differing...
Marks of Faithfulness, Part 2
What are markers of faithfulness and trustworthiness? Last month we addressed the importance of taking personal responsibility. This month’s focus is transparency. The biblical word for transparency is truth. We know and agree that God and His Word are the plumbline...