Tried With Fire

"We can know and trust that we are God's beloved, clean and pure in His sight. God is a rock and refuge, and though His presence feels hidden at times, He nevertheless delights in His children, promising deliverance to them as they wait for His coming rescue... [T]he ultimate vindication and healing that God promises lies on the other side of the resurrection. Until that day, the people of God can know that He stands with them through the suffering and the pain. He has not forgotten you. Complete deliverance will come - complete renewal will come - when the King returns. This is where we put our hope. Until then, know that God wants you to be safe, healed, and at peace. In addition to the future hope and healing for which we trust, there is hope and healing that is for right now." Is It My Fault? , Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, Moody Publishers, 2014, pp. 154-155.

Is It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence , Justin S. Holcomb & Lindsey A. Holcomb, Moody Publishers, May 2014, 240 pages. Domestic violence (DV) is a difficult subject and one that is often misunderstood. Consequently, victims may not realize that what is happening to them is abuse . Also well-intentioned but uninformed counsel may re-victimize those already hurting. Is It My Fault?  brings this topic to light for the victim and those who would help her. To give a brief overview, this book is divided into three sections: Part 1 - What is Domestic Violence? -  This section lays the groundwork by defining DV and its extent. Contrary to what many may think, abuse is not just physical. Neither is it a relational issue but one of control. [21] Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling, or abusive behavior that is used by one individual to gain or maintain power and control over another individual in the context of an ...