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Phew – I Did It!

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Sue Cass

I have used this picture for a very good reason as my header for this blog because that is exactly how I feel most of the time on this computer and the last couple of weeks have been no different, in fact the computer is lucky I didn’t shoot it!

I decided it was time to change my Elah Ministries, Inc website. KUDO’S TO WORDPRESS TECH GUYS AND GALS! It is not easy working with someone who is as dumb as a rock, well maybe just ignorant of how to do things on a computer, and I have probably used half of their helpers in this endeavor. They have ALL been so very helpful, patient, and courteous during my hours of having them walk me through step by step in recreating my website. THANK YOU WORD PRESS HELPERS!

ELAH MINISTRIES, INC. IS NOW NEW AND IMPROVED!

COME CHECK IT OUT.

http://www.elahministriesinc.com

If a website is not easy for me to use – I won’t use it! So I’m hoping my new and improved is user friendly and very easy to use. There are four categories and very easy to click on. I hope you like it and like the “stuff” I have on it. I still have a little more to deal with, but I will.

Let me know what you think. Please be nice. 🙂 🙂

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Just Released in E-Book on iTunes and Amazon.com

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Sue Cass

Elah Ministries, Inc.

Amy’s Quest: A Novel

Amy sucks in a breath and curiosity steps in. “Tom Adkins? What in the world?” She opens the door and standing there, leaning against the wall sucking on a blade of grass, stands Tom with his tanned muscular arms and slender body. Suddenly, memories from years gone by, flood Amy’s mind. She can’t talk. No words will come as she stares at the now man that once was a devil in disguise.

Amy Preston has a quest to fulfill in her young life after facing many challenges throughout her younger years. Follow Amy’s story of rejection, abandonment, perseverance, and determination to find hope and love in a world that seems to have rejected her. Will her deep heart desired quest ever be fulfilled? Will her dreams come true? Find out in the suspense filled pages of Amy’s Quest.

Sue’s new novel is a heartwarming story of…

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PEACE POST-91

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Sue Cass

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Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.

Marianne Williamson

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ILLUMINATING THE UN-ILLUMINATED (A Guest Post)

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Sue Cass

Untangled

One of the wonderful gifts of WordPress is the community of bloggers that support, encourage, and accept each other exactly for who they are. I have found this to be especially true in the mental health community. Five years ago I had the pleasure of meeting my survivor-sister. She’s a brilliant writer who has agreed to illuminate what for many of us survivors is hard to talk and write about. Ritual Abuse. Although we live on separate continents and we are decades apart in age, our bond, our stories, and trauma are very similar. I’m humbled to get to introduce her bravery to you. It is with great pleasure and an honor to share with you, Illuminating the Un-illuminated

The very best way to counter darkness is illumination, and how do you illuminate something? You drag it out of the shadows, and you shine the brightest of spotlights right on…

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What are some Sexual Behavior Warning Signs in Children or Adolescents you should know?

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Sue Cass

It is not always easy to tell if child sexual abuse is happening especially if the possible abuser is another child. Remember, you are not on your own; you only need to decide that it would be helpful to have someone else look at what is going on.

Do you know someone who:

  • Takes younger children to secret places? (e.g. forts, hideouts,woods, etc.)
  • Plays “secret” games with younger children? (e.g. doctor, “pants down” games, etc.)
  • Plays games with a child that the adolescent would otherwise avoid or hate? (e.g. adolescents playing “house” with a child of five?)
  • Experience sudden wide range changes in moods or habits? (e.g. refuses to leave his or her room or expresses anger in unexpected outbursts)
  • Insists on hugging or kissing a child when the child does not want to be hugged or kissed?
  • Tells you he or she does not want to be left alone with a child?
  • Becomes anxious when he or she is told about a particular person coming to visit?
  • Focuses intense attention on or is overly interested in the physical maturing of children? (e.g. comments on or is overly interested in the developing bodies of others)
  • Uses frequent sexualized language in commonplace settings? (e.g. “I’ll stick my xxx in your mouth if you don’t…”)
  • Shows sexual materials to your children?
  • Makes obscene phone calls?
  • Shares alcohol or other drugs with younger children or teens?
  • Exposes his or her genitals to younger children?
  • Forces sex on another adolescent or child?

If you answered yes to either of the last two questions, you need to get professional help for the adolescent or the child. For a list of professionals in your area (Georgia) call 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373)

A program of Prevent Child Abuse

Georgia

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Child Sexual Abuse Includes Touching and Non-Touching Behaviors

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Sue Cass

Touching behaviors include:

  • Touching a child’s genitals (penis,testicles,vulva,breasts, or anus) for sexual pleasure or other unnecessary reasons.
  • Making a child touch someone else’s genitals, or playing sexual (“pants down”) games.
  • Putting objects or body parts (like fingers, tongue or a penis) inside the vulva or vagina, in the mouth, or in the anus of a child for sexual pleasure or other unnecessary reason.

Non-touching behaviors include:

  • Showing pornography to a child.
  • Exposing a person’s genitals to a child.
  • Photographing a child in sexual poses.
  • Encouraging a child to watch or hear sexual acts either in person or on a video.
  • Watching a child undress or use the bathroom, often without the child’s knowledge (known as voyeurism or being a “peeping Tom”).

If you recognize any of these behaviors and do not know how to talk about these issues, or you want further information, in Georgia please call our helpline toll free at 1-800 CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373)

A Program of Prevent child abuse

Georgia

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FIVE GOOD RESPONSES

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Sue Cass

If a child tells you that he/she has been abused, there are five important things to say during the initial conversation. These are:

  1. I believe you.
  2. I am glad you told me.
  3. It is not your fault this happened.
  4. (Sexual) Abuse is wrong.
  5. I will help you so that it will stop.

The following are examples of possible ways to begin such a conversation. Use these only as a guide and adapt to fit your style of talking.

  1. I have been worried about you lately. Is there anything that you would like to talk about?
  2. Something seems to be bothering you. Would you like to talk so that I may help you?
  3. I have been able to help other children who have problems. If you would be willing to tell me what is bothering you, maybe I can help you, too.
  4. If a child asks you to promise not to tell anyone, it is important to let the child know that yo are not able to promise that right now., but you do promise to help him/her in anyway you can.
  5. If a child describes a problem that is happening to a friend, ask him/her if anything like that has ever happened to you (the child).

Responses to avoid: 

  1. Are you sure that is happening?
  2. Are you telling me the truth?
  3. Why are you telling me?
  4. Let me know if it happens again?
  5. Why didn’t you stop him? or What did you do to make this happen?

Prevent Child Abuse

Georgia

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The Story of the Rose

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sue Cass

God created the rose for Women.

It represents beauty.

Its petals represent soft skin.

Its leaves represent outstretched arms,

    always loving and giving.

Its stem represents strength.

I give this rose to you,

for you are special to me.

Each time you look at the rose, remember…

YOU are SOMEBODY.

God did not take the time

to make a nobody.

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REDUCED PRICE AND FREE SHIPPING!

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Sue Cass
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If you live in America…

Well, hello neighbor.

If you love to read you can order my new novel directly from me and if you live in the Good ole U.S.A. I’ll pay the shipping. Now that’s a saving!

What’s even better – order more than one and I’ll still pay the shipping!

And what’s even better than that – It’s cheaper than ordering from Amazon!

Have you ever wondered why bullies bully? Ever had a lousy teacher, a great teacher? What about those talked about foster homes? Or have you or someone you know been lost in the mountains? Rejected? Abandoned? And oh, I know we all have questioned God at some time or another.

There are so many issues that are touched on in story form in Amy’s Quest that even surprised me when I went back and read the final version. This book is an inspiration on so many levels and to be honest, it really surprised me. As I’ve stated before, the Lord writes my books, I just type what He gives me.

You can order from Amazon but if you order directly from me you not only save $2.99 off Amazon price, ($22.99) plus shipping and handling, but will be supporting a Christian ministry AND have a signed copy! Now that’s a deal!

It could become a NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER and wow, you will already have a signed copy!

To order:

Send $20.00 per book (leave me a note saying you’re ordering in the comment box)

Elah Ministries, Inc.

P.O. Box 7075

Gainesville, Ga. 30504

It’s a great read and thanks for supporting my ministry.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALES SUPPORT ELAH MINISTRIES, INC.

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AMY’S QUEST TRAILER

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Sue Cass

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