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JJ · 06-05-2017, 08:27 PM

Bradley, welcome to this forum which exists as 'a hospital' for people like you and me. I hope and pray that you will find refuge and healing here and with caring Christians you find where you live. Jesus does love and care for you, and gave his life up for you.

Your story is another example of the tremendous disfunction of 'the shepherding' going on in "The Lords Recovery" (TLR), a misnomer for sure.

The brothers you sought counsel with should have done the loving and truthful thing to refer you to law enforcement to get help with abusive spouse. That would have brought the issue to a head that would have gotten you both help. Marriage counseling is another thing they wouldn't talk about, but most Christians are willing to seek help there.

Breathe the life-giving breath of freedom in Christ outside TLR, but don't turn that freeedom into a license to sin.

JJ

06-05-2017, 08:27 PM	#12
JJ Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,006	Re: Just Left the 'Recovery'. What a Relief. Bradley, welcome to this forum which exists as 'a hospital' for people like you and me. I hope and pray that you will find refuge and healing here and with caring Christians you find where you live. Jesus does love and care for you, and gave his life up for you. Your story is another example of the tremendous disfunction of 'the shepherding' going on in "The Lords Recovery" (TLR), a misnomer for sure. The brothers you sought counsel with should have done the loving and truthful thing to refer you to law enforcement to get help with abusive spouse. That would have brought the issue to a head that would have gotten you both help. Marriage counseling is another thing they wouldn't talk about, but most Christians are willing to seek help there. Breathe the life-giving breath of freedom in Christ outside TLR, but don't turn that freeedom into a license to sin. JJ __________________ And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14 NASB)