shame
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I was brought up in a Pentecostal Church where power through the baptism of the Holy Spirit was central to our religion. When I turned 30 I began to hunger and thirst for more of God, to know Him, to know His love. I began studying His word, digging deeper and deeper and praying more… Read more
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When I was around 14 years old we had free range chickens in our back yard. Hens and one mean obstinate rooster. He was a full fledged bully! He loved to torment! Day after day this devilish rooster would chase me when I came home from school. Constantly trying to flog me, jump on me… Read more
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My family will tell you I have pitched many a “hissy fit.” I have been on the war path more than once and they all have said —“Lord, she done lost her ever-loving mind!!” It’s the craziness gene I inherited from the blessed Looney tribe! Totally opposite of that reaction to anger have been occasions… Read more
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Have you ever done something you were ashamed of? Have you ever said something to your spouse, child or parent you wish you could take back but it’s too late? The damage is done. If you focus on the mistakes you made, any wrong done to you, disappointments and loves lost it’s extremely hard to… Read more
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There comes a time in our lives when we have to make hard, heartbreaking decisions. We have to come to the realization: 1. We can’t change anyone no matter how hard we try, pray, threaten, nag, plead or beg. It’s their choice. Only God can if they allow the Holy Spirit to change their heart.… Read more
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I have to confess that like so many of those in the Bible who though chosen by God, still failed Him. I have failed terribly! I can relate a lot to Peter, always running my mouth when I should be quiet. Boastful, overzealous and a know it all! Peter actually thought he knew more than… Read more
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Although Job had lived a blameless and upright life, fearing God and shunning evil (1:1), he was not perfect. He speaks here of ‘the sins of my youth’ (13:26) and says, ‘My offences will be sealed up in a bag; you will cover over my sin’ (14:17). The mistake that Job’s friends made was to… Read more
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The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene’ Brown, Ph.D. The four elements of shame resilience: Name it. Talk about it. Own your story. Tell the story. Story is about worthiness and embracing the imperfections that bring us courage, compassion, and connection. If we want to live fully, without the constant fear of not being enough, we… Read more
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The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene’ Brown Ph.D. “‘Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.’” Shame causes us to feel unworthy and unlovable. Even when my Yorkie (Lilly) does something she knows is wrong – like chewing up my favorite pair… Read more
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To people who are feeling guilty and condemned, John offers reassurance. They know they have sinned and Satan (called “the accuser of our brothers and sisters ” Revelation 2:10) demands the death penalty for them. When you feel this way, don’t give up hope–the best defense attorney in the universe is pleading your case, Jesus… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 