Floyd Brobbel

The Trees Have Goats

Fiction

“The persecution and abuse of women is most often a hidden reality that needs to be exposed. I pray The Trees Have Goats will do just that. In a shame-based culture, once a woman’s perceived purity is violated, or even called into question, alienation and banishment from the greater community can ensue which, in turn, threatens to rip apart the fabric of the family. This is true for Christian and non-Christian families alike, but it is especially devastating as image-bearers of God who are called to be ‘salt and light’ in the world. Thus, is paramount that the church, in fulfilling its calling, becomes a place of refuge for all—especially for women who are abused.”