by Jodie Stevens | Feb 27, 2017 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Forgiveness, Hope, Love |
It wasn’t until I began exploring the topic of shame that I realized I’d felt unlovable most of my life. I wasn’t consciously aware of, it was just below the surface of everything I did; like trying to earn everyone’s approval, or not really...
by Jodie Stevens | Feb 24, 2017 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Forgiveness, Hope |
“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2). Even though he didn’t sin, Jesus felt shame when he...
by Jodie Stevens | Feb 21, 2017 | Boundaries, Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Forgiveness, Hope |
Shame gave birth to blame a long time ago. We find it in the book of Genesis a few pages past, “In the beginning” and “Let there be light.” (Genesis 1:1-3). Satan tempts Eve by getting her to ‘doubt God’s goodness’ (Genesis 3:1-6). Then Eve shares the perilous fruit...
by Jodie Stevens | Feb 14, 2017 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Happiness, Hope |
It can be hard to confess our sins to God. I find it easier to avoid certain topics and pray for obvious things like my family, job, friends, or those in need. When it comes to my sins it’s tempting to gloss over them quickly or confess them silently lest I...
by Jodie Stevens | Feb 13, 2017 | Forgiveness, Hope |
I don’t deserve God’s favor but he gave it to me anyway, that’s grace. I do deserve God’s punishment for my sins but He doesn’t punish me, that’s mercy. God’s mercy and grace can take away the guilt-shame bondage that keeps us...
