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Pictures Instead of Thousands of Words

Pictures Instead of Thousands of Words

In a destructive relationship one individual harms another. In a healthy, God-honoring relationship each person benefits. God, the ultimate picture of fellowship and Personhood, provides the template for human relationships. We were created to give and take which is...
Why Bully?

Why Bully?

When someone has a different perspective it takes effort to see their point of view. Throughout Clarity’s Biblical Victim Care Course, we seek to see–and help others see–God’s perspective. An abuser rarely thinks what he is doing is wrong. He is quick to overlook or...
It’s Not Imagination

It’s Not Imagination

Thank you for your prayers and support for Clarity in Action Ministries.  The Biblical Victim Care Course starts in just a few days (September 5).  We have enough interest to hold both an afternoon (1-3 p.m.) and evening (7-9 p.m.) class. If you or a member...
What’s the Right Answer?

What’s the Right Answer?

“I assumed he was telling the truth. I’m a pastor. People don’t lie to a pastor, do they?” In cases of marital oppression, those involved often tell very different stories. How do you know what’s true and what’s not? Providing biblical care is like correcting a test...
Everyone Knows Someone

Everyone Knows Someone

Think about your immediate and extended family. It might be your grandmother or grandfather; your mother, father, aunt, uncle, sister or brother. Chances are you’ve known someone whose life was impacted by a domineering, selfish, unkind man or woman. Their behavior...
A Call to Clarity: Introduction and Welcome

A Call to Clarity: Introduction and Welcome

Recently, an Iowa Pastor said, “In my 30+ years of ministry, sadly, domestic abuse in marriage is not uncommon in the churches I’ve ministered in.” Another Pastor confirms, “Statistically, one in three women in the church are experiencing, will experience or...