This summer, my family took a week-long vacation to Central Oregon. One kid is in college. The other will graduate from high school next year. We are acutely feeling the transition that comes as our children become adults. This may be our last family vacation like this. So, we wanted to cram in as much […]
Is Shame Keeping us from Following Jesus?
Jesus washing the disciples’ feet in the Upper Room is a scene familiar to most of us. He stands up from the dinner table. He removes his outer robe and wraps himself in a towel, the garb of a house slave. He picks up a pitcher of water and moves toward his friends to do […]
Lent Reflection – Am I quick to judge when I and others fail to live up to our commitments?
It’s the 28th day of Lent. The scripture today is Matthew 26:69-75, Peter’s denial of Jesus.
Are you hiding your shame with contempt?
Today’s post is a special contribution from a guest, Sharon Mavis. She and her husband Rick are fascinated by the connection between spiritual and emotional maturity, so her writing is right up the alley of what we talk about here. You can find more about Sharon below the post. “I need to hide. There is something […]
Feeling Shame? Don’t Hide.
When something terrible happens to you, or when you’re facing some brokenness or addiction in your life. Whether something was done to you, or you did something, the common denominator is shame. It’s that twisted knot in your gut saying that you will be judged, shunned, looked down on. Shame says you are right to be […]