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The Only One Worthy Enough to Throw Stones is the Only One Who Doesn’t
It's easy to judge others harshly for their sins, while soft peddling our own. I've carried around shame inflicted by condemners, and I've been a condemner a few times too! However, we were not given the authority to condemn. That's Gods job. It also means we...
Grace: The Best Bargain of All
Match making sites are full of people searching for true love; the kind that’s unconditional. Casinos are packed with gamblers hoping to win millions without earning it. Advertisements are constantly promoting ‘free gift with purchase,’ or a ‘no cost consultation.’...
You Are Not Unlovable
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 playing an active role in...
But, Because of Jesus (Shame is Finished)
"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 took...
How Shame Gave Birth to Blame (and How to Let Them Both Go)
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...
Confess and Be Blessed
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 speak out...
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