From Shame to Peace;
counselling and caring for the
sexually abused
ISBN 978-90-5719-038-4 / 292 pages / PaperbackAuthor: Teo van der Weele
Publisher: Importantia Publishing
Price: € 14,95 / us$ 19,95
Foreword
by Floyd McClung Jr
I have known Teo van der Weele for many years. He is a man of compassion for the hurting, and possesses tremendous insight for their healing. When Teo first began to speak out about the issue of abuse and molestation, he was overwhelmed by the response. His openness and concern gave people the courage to confront and share painful experiences from their past.
For some of us, incest is inconceivable. Unfortunately, it is a nightmarish reality. Unless this subject is dealt with forthrightly, sensitively and in balance, many of God’s children will remain prisoners to their fears and false guilt.
It is also important to recognize that sometimes the most complex problems have very simple solutions. Notice, I did not say simplistic solutions. Nor did I say easy solutions.
Forgiveness, honesty, and openness with others has brought hope and healing to thousands of people. The peace of God is released as we confess our sins – and the sins committed against us – if we do it God’s way. The Scripture says, ‘If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.’
The Scriptures also say in Galatians 6 that we are to bear one another’s burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ. There is no sin committed by us or against us that God cannot forgive. And there is no burden that he will not carry.
I commend to you my friend Teo van der Weele, and trust that this book will be helpful in opening a door to heal hidden memories and horrible hurts. May the peace of God rule in your heart as you read this book.
Floyd McClung Jr
The text of this article is taken from From Shame to Peace - Counseling and caring for the sexually abused
Content
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 - The memory problem.
Chapter 2 - Walking in the shadows
Chapter 3 - Starting Points and Definition of Concept
Chapter 4 - The Culture of Child Sexual Abuse
Chapter 5 - Missionaries in the Culture of Abuse
Chapter 6 - Why God?
Chapter 7 - Captives of a Culture
Chapter 8 - The Church and the Culture of Abuse
Chapter 9 - From Victims to Skilled Survivors
Chapter 10 - Powerful Peace
Chapter 11 - From Shame to Peace
Chapter 12 - Powerful Peace through the Church
Chapter 13 - 'Please God, not in the Church...'
Chapter 14 - 'Please God, not my Child...'
Epilogue: Biblical Realism
Bibliography
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