by Rebecca Davis | Oct 7, 2020 | For the Protectors, untwisting Scriptures
One time some friends and I were studying a book about the Christian life, and we came to a section about the way abusers think and act. I said, “Some of you may be able to think of someone you know who fits this description.” One woman replied that for this study she...
by Rebecca Davis | Sep 5, 2020 | birthday reflections, seeking Jesus
I’ve found that it takes me about four years to be ready to blog about something hard in my life. So here we are. Four years ago my birthday blog post was called “A Warrior’s Tale.” Of the few pieces of creative writing I’ve done, it might be my favorite (even if all...
by Rebecca Davis | Aug 2, 2020 | challenging the status quo, untwisting Scriptures
For anyone who still wants to follow Jesus after having been treated devilishly by those who claim to be His followers (His shepherds, even!), Hebrews 13:17 might stick in the craw. Here are a few versions you may be familiar with. KJV: “Obey them that have the rule...
by Rebecca Davis | Jul 20, 2020 | news and musings
Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil. ~James 1:27 ***** Since 2017 I’ve been involved nearly full time with abuse victims and survivors, primarily using prayer...
by Rebecca Davis | Jul 13, 2020 | untwisting Scriptures
My friend Kristi Wetzel wrote: *** In his book Feel: The Power of Listening to Your Heart, Christian author Matthew Elliott asserts, The problem is that we’re taught by the church and our culture that emotions are not reliable indicators of truth. As a result,...