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Why don't we want to believe it?View
As more safeguarding failures within the Church hit the headlines, I am acutely aware of the experiences of so many within our Survivors’ Network. More than 500 women have found a safe space to be seen and heard within this community; the stories they share all too often are not …
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Forgiveness: what does the Bible say?View
This is the second part of a blog focussing on forgiveness and what it means for survivors of domestic abuse. Read part 1 here. Forgiveness is not a choice“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32The uncomfortable truth is, …
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A Survivor's StoryView
It was my 13th wedding anniversary earlier this month. I didn’t actually realise until my Facebook memories popped up and there I was, all dressed in white, beaming with excitement and full of hope. I wondered:Would I have gone through with it if I’d known the horrible twists and turns …
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Father, forgive them...View
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34.Some of the most extraordinarily beautiful and yet challenging words in the Bible. In his hours of despair, in the agony of the cross, Jesus has the grace and the capacity to forgive those who have put …
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Mary's Diary: SaturdayView
Guest writer Beth created written diary entries for Easter Weekend, from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. Listen or read below. Mary's Diary - Holy Saturday by Restored
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Dear Diary: the Easter storyView
Reflect on the Easter story by listening to or reading these diary entries, written from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, from Maundy Thursday through to Easter Sunday.Click below to see the diary entry for each day. Maundy Thursday "It’s Passover. Usually I love this festival- but leading up to today …
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Mary's Diary: FridayView
Guest writer Beth has created diary entries for Easter Weekend, from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. Listen or read below.CW: suicide, description of crucifixion. Mary's Diary - Good Friday by Restored
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Mary's Diary: ThursdayView
Guest writer Beth has created diary entries for Easter Weekend, from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. Listen or read below. Mary's Diary - Maundy Thursday by Restored
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Mary's Diary: SundayView
Guest writer Beth has created diary entries for Easter Weekend, from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. Listen or read below. Mary's Diary - Easter Sunday by Restored
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We need to talk about it...View
This last week I’ve been watching the documentary on BBC iPlayer called ‘We need to talk about Crosby’. It reminded me so much of a podcast series I listened to last year from Christianity Today called ‘The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill,’ and another documentary about abuse within Hillsong …