Darlene J. Harris - And He Restoreth My Soul: An Extensive View of Sexual Violence & Its Impact on Survivors & Society. This Is a Collaborative

And He
Restoreth
My Soul

An Extensive View of Sexual
Violence and Its Impact on
Survivors and Society.

This is A Collaborative Project
of Highly Recommended
Professionals, Pastors
and Others Working
Towards Healing; Spiritual,
Emotional, and Mental.

DARLENE J. HARRIS

Copyright 2011 Darlene J. Harris

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And He Restoreth My Soul is a Collaborative Project, w/ a Message of Urgency to
our Church Leaders on sexual violence TAKING BACK what was lost in secret!

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WestBow Press rev. date: 09/23/2020

Book Dedication

To Tabitha Tobias, my friend and teacher. Carolyn Logan, Dr. Samuel Sullivan, Dr. Wyle Marshall and Marie Welton who God took home prior to publishing this work and others who have brought healing to a survivor of sexual abuse. May God always strengthen you for the front line work in this battle. And; in Special remembrance of my Mother, Eva Mae Harris, my Aunt, Beatrice Daniel, and My Uncle, L. D. Daniel who loved me.

Endorsement

This is a book that is long overdue and addresses a subject matter that everyone in ministry fears the most. The research, case studies, and approaches to treatment are practical and literally prepare the reader to become an active listener during the healing process. After reading the book, I have become more sensitive to the issues of sexual abuse. This makes my ministry more effective to those who have been victimized. It is for these reasons that I recommend this book to all those who desire to become involved in the healing process of those who have been abused.

Barry J. Minkow

Senior Pastor

Community Bible Church

San Diego, California

I grew up in a house of abuse. All of my life I have tried to find a glue to mend the broken places. I believe And He Restoreth My Soul is a wonderful resource for restoration and recovery. This book could be a God-send to caring people who desire to touch the brokenhearted with compassion and clarity. In Joel 2:25 there is a wonderful promise by God, I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. In the midst of the darkness and disappointment, God promises to redeem us, restore us, and refine us. This very complete and thorough resource will provide excellent insight and direction towards recovery of the broken places in Gods family.

Marv L. Fogleman, Ph.D

Pastor and Marriage and Family Therapist

Orange County California

And He Restoreth My Soul is a resource anthology that will challenge the reader to think about what he/she believes and their attitude regarding sexual assault, sexual abuse and child molestation. As a pastor/teacher, I am called to minister to the hurting. I am called to tell the woman, the man, the girl and the boy that God witnessed the darkness that came over their spirit during the rape, the incest, and the molestation. And though His reason for not intervening is within the frame of His divine sovereignty, He still specializes in providing the necessary resources and support for spiritual wholeness and recovery.

Through the survivors stories, And He Restoreth My Soul me to understand the depth of darkness behind crimes surrounding sexual abuse. The case studies helped me to see the effectiveness of different counseling methods. The true-and-false tests revealed my knowledge on sexual abuse.

If spiritual healing is your mission, then the church can no longer ignore this topic, and the people affected by this crime can no longer be left to suffer alone - at the hands of Satan. If you want to help and not harm the abused And He Restoreth My Soul is a needed resource to help prepare ministry to restore light to dark places for those who have been sexually abused.

E. Joshua Sims, Pastor/Founder Renewed Life Ministries

Los Angeles County /Riverside County California

This informative and comprehensive guide moves one beyond the identification of sexual abuse to the healing path of Gods redemptive love. As believers, this book provides useful tools to understand, to minister, and to offer hope to the hurting of sexual abuse. Since sexual abuse is a component of domestic violence, we will incorporate And He Restoreth My Soul as a practical and valuable resource within FOCUS Ministries

Paula Silva

President

FOCUS Ministries, Inc.

Acknowledgments

This has been a journey on which I truly thank God from whom all blessings flow. When I think about the journey that And He Restoreth My Soul has taken me and so many others on, the one word that stands above all others is Faithfulness. Faithfulness is defined as adhering firmly and devotedly; maintaining allegiance; marked by or showing a strong sense of duty or responsibility. In other words, being there no matter what. The following people have been faithful to the process and completing the task put before them. I give all glory and honor to God for His trust in me to know that I could accomplish such a great deed.

The Contributors are some of the greatest people I know and I thank God for each and every one of you.

P ublisher The staff of Westbow Press a Div. of Thomas Nelson, Thank you all for your service and making the design and publishing process possible.

E diting S ervices - Lon Ackleson, Ph.D, and Janet Ackleson -Lighthouse Editing

Pro Bono Service -

The people I asked for assistance never turned me down. The only requirement given me in most cases was do the same for someone else; pass it forward. Following are those who shared their talents:

L egal S ervices Sally Randolph, Esq.

When I think of the services provided by Attorney Randolph I cant begin to thank her enough. Thank you for helping resolve the legal problems and holding my hand during a difficult time.

C ommunications/ E diting S ervices Gladys Olsen, Ph.D

The initial written communication was mailed to over one-hundred plus. This communication invited different professionals to consider contributing to And He Restoreth My Soul. Gladys Olsen, Ph.D is a gracious woman of God and was faithful to this project and me in so many ways.

Others who played a role in the editing process are Diane and David M., Bryan S., Pauline L., Richard T., and Linda P. Rugina H. I extend gratitude and thanks to Britt and MacKinsey of Bretzel Enterprises Rising Sun, IN for their technical expertise when I didnt know what to do.