A dear friend of mine has a saying, one that grabs me deep and shakes me up a bit. It is just a simple little saying, but for my simple mind and heart, its truth and the honest sincerity with…
“I am God’s Favorite”
Tag: guilt
Jesus Is The One Who Names The Nameless
And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment,and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to…
Earning Grace
A number of my friends are involved in full time mission work. One was making a trip to several different countries to visit with missionaries from their organization to try to assess morale. He found many who were discouraged, and…
Fear(less), Shame(less) Verses of Truth
As promised, here are a few more verses to celebrate our freedom from sin and shame! “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not…
Shame(less), Pride(less)
I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. Psalm 34:4-5 Shame. Webster says it’s a painful emotion caused by…