Disillusionment

August 9, 2021 Christianity Domestic Abuse
When The One We Love Is The Problem I was at work when I recently witnessed a heated exchange between a married couple. The man was yelling at the woman and all she could do was try to calm him down and remain calm, herself. It was not at all…

Healing The Brokenhearted

August 8, 2021 Christianity
Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Old Wounds It will come as no surprise that there is a dark psychology in men and women who routinely engage in abusive behaviors towards their partners, spouses or children. At some point in their lives, they were likely…

A Navajo Girl Lured Into Trafficking

January 11, 2020 Human Trafficking
Danger On The Internet You are most likely aware of the danger of being lured into harm’s way through the use of the internet. It’s been happening more and more, given the ever-expanding social media and online gaming platforms. Men (and even women) create profiles online, posing as young people…

Loving And Embracing The Rejected Ones

April 30, 2019 Human Trafficking Pornography
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. -John 15:16 “For I, the Lord, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing. In…

New Measures To Fight Sex Trafficking In Georgia

April 27, 2019 Human Trafficking Legislation
Why Did Georgia Need New Laws? On April 18, 2019, those of us who fight sex trafficking received some welcome news: three new measures to fight sex trafficking in Georgia were signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. To gain some perspective as to why these laws are needed, consider…

A Sex-Trafficking Case In South Florida Spas

March 5, 2019 Human Trafficking
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:20-21 Just a few weeks ago, what is now being referred to as a “transnational human trafficking ring” was discovered in spas across Florida.…

Stopping Demand: What About The Victims?

February 19, 2019 Human Trafficking
Recently, I attended a church training session about human trafficking. The training covered all aspects of human trafficking, including sex trafficking. One of the main points the speaker made was that sex trafficking will never be abolished by attempts to rescue victims and that stopping demand was the only way…

Our Temporary Home: Trying To Fit In

February 16, 2019 Christianity
In the movie, The Martian Child, David adopts Dennis, a troubled child. Dennis had a unique disconnection to this world, and children his age; he became convinced that he was from Mars. Dennis didn’t behave like other children; he didn’t dress like them or enjoy similar things. He didn’t even…

When Someone We Know Is In Crisis

February 10, 2019 Human Trafficking
Earlier today I read some intriguing information in The American Journal of Public Health. My findings are very closely related to some other things I’ve learned throughout the years in my work, and I’ll tell you about them, too. These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me…

Human Trafficking: Reflections On The Super Bowl

February 5, 2019 Human Trafficking
As I’m sure many of you know, this past Sunday the Super Bowl was played. Honestly, I’ve never been much of a sports fan; I watch it when it’s on, but honestly, I get rather lost in the rules, players names/teams, but especially the injuries that often seem to take…