PMS week...

Okay, so CLUTCH is about being real. And we like to have fun. You've probably already started figuring that out.

But being real also means facing the tough, serious issues. Like when scandal hits your church or your family. Or when God is calling us to be hospitable when we're not eager to have people in our homes...

So in 2009, we're dedicating the first full week of each month as PMS week:
Problems
Mistakes
Sin

We're going to unsweep it from under the rug, and do some open communicating. PMS week is about the tough stuff. Stuff that stinks. The stuff that nobody wants to tackle.

Besides challenging us and sharing real stories, each PMS week will include whatever helpful resources we can find, and an open thread for sharing at the end of the week. And they're all tagged "PMS" so you can find 'em easy later.

This month, we're starting with the subject of spousal abuse. It's probably happening to some woman in your congregation. Sometimes it's even in the parsonage.

Because of the nature of PMS week, we want you to know it's okay to post anonymously if you need. Just don't let the subject matter keep you from joining the dialogue.

Are you ready to tackle?