Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused
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Whether It's fearful side hugs on one side or sexual abuse on the other, both the culture and the church aren't doing very well with touch. Singles are staying single longer, dating is wrought with angst over purity, and marriages struggle to not interpret all forms of touch as sexual. Even the Bible seems to have endless rules about not touching things. There is simply no place where touch doesn't seem threatened or threatening.But a curious thing happens when Jesus comes into His ministry: He touches. Jesus touches the sick and the outcast, the bleeding and the unclean.What could it mean for families, singles, marriages, churches, communities, and the world to have healthy, pure, faithful, ministering touch? Somewhere in the mess of our assumptions and fears about touch, there is something beautiful and good and God-given. As Jesus can show us, there is ministry in touching.
Lore Ferguson Wilbert has lived all over the United States but will always be most at home in the Northeast. She holds a degree in English from Lee University. She has been published by'Christianity Today,'Fathom Magazine, LifeWay'Leaders, LifeWay Voices,'The Gospel Coalition, Revive Our Hearts, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, and more, on spiritual formation, faith, culture, and theology in life. She also teaches writing and edits on the side. You can read more of her work at Sayable.net. She and her husband live with their Wheaten, their books, their gardens, and a stocked tea box at all times.
'Handle with Care' explores the complexities of touch within the context of culture and the church, addressing issues of fear, purity, and the significance of healthy, ministering touch as exemplified by Jesus.
The book is authored by Lore Ferguson Wilbert, a writer and teacher with a background in English from Lee University, and has contributed to various reputable publications on topics related to faith and culture.
'Handle with Care' is aimed at individuals, families, and church communities looking to understand and embrace the concept of touch in a healthy and biblical manner.
The book provides insights on how to integrate the principles of healthy touch into ministry practices, encouraging churches to foster environments where touch is seen as a means of healing and connection.
'Handle with Care' is available for purchase at various online retailers, including major bookstores and Christian literature websites.
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