"Two articles in this issue look at the problem of domestic abuse. The first, from a hospital chaplain in Hawaii, tells the story of a nurse whose Christian husband cited Scripture as a basis for his abusive behavior. Author Al Miles observes that victims of domestic violence have often internalized a faith-based rationalization for their abuse. You will find a number of suggestions for help in these situations, along with a number of resources. A second article on this theme, by Sandra Dufield, looks at how the local church may fail victims of abuse within the congregation, often unaware that the problem is within. Two poems by Michelle Robbins, a recovering victim of abuse, wind up this grouping as she shares her faith in the God of deliverance. And as a reminder of how God views our families, we are pleased to present a short article by the first editor of Priscilla Papers, Gretchen Gaebelein Hull, on 'Jesus and Family Values.'"