The Gift of Pain - Helping Others from Our Hurt
God comforts us in our pain because he loves us. But there is another reason for his comfort.
Jill Kinmont Boothe - The Gift of Pain
Jill Kinmonth Boothe was an Olympic skiier whose career ended in a tragic accident. But by reframing her perspective she was able to use accident as a springboard to help others.
What Does the Bible Say About Shame?
What does the Bible say about shame? The Bible can be read through a shame grid, meaning that it shows how shame came into the world and how God heals our shame.
Shame in the Workplace: What Every Leader Needs to Know
Brene Brown has become successful talking about something that no one wants to talk about: SHAME. Shame is the great inhibitor. It keeps individuals and organizations from becoming what they were meant to be. Wise leaders will learn all they can about shame.
Brene Brown on Telling Your Story
Brene Brown talks about how telling our story to others creates connection. So I invited our staff on a retreat to tell their stories to one another. Who needs to hear your story?
Forrest Gump, Lt. Dan and the pain of shame
The pain of shame is often associated with failures. Losers. The inadequate. But shame is often rooted in the psyche of the successful purpose. This post looks at the source of the shame that lived deep within Lt. Dan in the movie, Forrest Gump.
The Spiritual Implications of Brene Brown's TED Talk on Vulnerability
Brené Brown’s teaching on shame, vulnerability, and connection carries important spiritual implications as well. Explore three of those meaningful implications in this short, thoughtful post.
Four Ways to Defuse Hurtful Arguments
Arguments between couples often escalate because hurtful words are used as a shield by people who struggle with shame. How can you defuse arguments and move toward more constructive, healing conversations? This post offers four practical, compassionate ideas to help you respond differently and restore connection.
The Difference Between Shame and Guilt
People often confuse shame and guilt. But they are not the same. This post looks at the difference.
Demi Lovato and Our Need for Affirmation
Demi Lovato has had her struggles as she looks to find meaning in her life. This brief post looks at where we turn to find our value and purpose.
What Silence Reveals About Your Self-Worth
How well do you handle silence? We often judge our worth by how active we are. But that activity can be destructive to some degree. Henry Nouwen helps us to see the value in silence.
Low Self-Worth Turns Friends into Enemies
If you struggle with low self-worth, you might be your own worst enemy. Henri Nouwen says that our low self-worth makes enemies of friends. How can we undo this?
Rush Limbaugh Apology - Four keys to a good apology.
Rush Limbaugh was known for his bombastic and offensive style. His “apology” serves as an example of what not to do when making amends.
Shame: Do You Feel Like Damaged Goods?
Shame often makes a person feel like damaged goods. How to you heal the pain of shame? This post gives some insight.
Forgiveness Quotes by Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu faced hatred with forgiveness. Here are three quotes of his that you might find helpful.
Tony Robbins interviews Alice Herz-Sommer
Tony Robbins interviewed Alice Herz-Sommer and she revealed the power of music.
Embraced by God...the hope of aging well
As people age, they incur incredible losses: health, friends, hearing, etc. It’s easy to despair. But we can fall into the same despair if we don’t focus on the right things.
Total Acceptance..."You'z Home Here"
When was the last time you felt totally accepted by someone? This post is a brief reflection on experiencing it in a simple way.