Category Archives: Parenting

Banging the Buttons

Posted on May 11, 2015 by virginiaknowles

With a malevolent yet gleeful grin, a young man strode up and rapidly banged the button on the right: VERY POOR. Like ten times. Huh? What’s with that? Our local Walmart has this new electronic stand near their exit doors … Continue reading →

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What to Do About Toxic Power in Marriage

Posted on May 3, 2015 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, What can a woman do if she realizes that she is in a controlling, manipulative, intimidating, verbally aggressive, and/or physically violent marriage? Two months ago I wrote a post called Recognizing Pervasive, Poisonous Power in Marriage which gave an analysis of the … Continue reading →

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Mara’s Story: Anger After Abuse (DV Story #4)

Posted on February 3, 2015 by virginiaknowles

Last year, I featured a three part series of interviews with domestic violence survivors, in hopes of helping abused women find healing and educating others in how to respond with wisdom and compassion. You can find those interviews here: Abigail’s … Continue reading →

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Abigail’s Story: Responses to Domestic Violence (DV Interview #1)

Posted on July 22, 2014 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, As you might know, I have written several articles on the subject of domestic violence. What started with research into spiritual abuse a long time ago, morphed into a study on how abuse affects families. It’s all intertwined. … Continue reading →

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Psychological Socialism: Manipulating through Equalizing Blame

Posted on June 16, 2014 by virginiaknowles

Psychological Socialism:  Manipulating through Equalizing Blame What is “psychological socialism”?  I’m so glad you asked!  It’s a term I coined a few years ago as rough concept after reading a friend’s Facebook status (more on that later). Since then, I’ve done a … Continue reading →

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Follow the Way of Love

Posted on June 10, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Follow the way of love and eagerly desire  gifts of the spirit,  especially prophecy.”  I’m studying and journaling through 1 Corinthians now. This verse fascinated me as I started chapter 14. “Follow the way of love…” What is love? That’s … Continue reading →

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If You Expect Real Respect…

Posted on March 6, 2014 by virginiaknowles

If you expect real respect, show your strength, not your power. Lead with your character, not your charisma.  Cultivate your inner integrity, not your outer image.  Admit your weaknesses; don’t pretend perfection.  Be tender-hearted yet tough enough to endure; don’t … Continue reading →

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We Plough the Fields and Scatter (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on November 20, 2013 by virginiaknowles

“We Plough the Fields and Scatter” Author: Matthias Claudius (1782, German) Translator: Jane M. Campbell We plough the fields, and scatter The good seed on the land, But it is fed and watered By God’s almighty hand; He sends the … Continue reading →

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Vision Forum and Friends: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Posted on November 2, 2013 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Welcome to my new blog visitors.  This has been a really high traffic post for me, with nearly 3,000 page views from November 1-12 and a total of over 7,000 by the end of May. There is a follow-up … Continue reading →

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Trust and Obey (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on October 26, 2013 by virginiaknowles

Trust and Obey by John H. Sammis When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, what a glory he sheds on our way! While we do his good will, he abides with us still, and with … Continue reading →

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