Deep Hurt, Deep Healing: What is Shame

If you have been deeply hurt, have you found deep healing? Our hurt is often rooted in the pain of shame. But what is shame and where did it come from? Why to we suffer from it? This post will explore these questions.

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Five Reasons People Struggle to Find God

There are many reasons why some people choose not to believe in God. Often, these reasons are deeply connected to negative or painful experiences within church communities. This post explores five common reasons why individuals decide to stop believing in God, while also offering one positive reason that encourages faith.

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Tough Questions and Answers about Forgiveness

In this post I answer two tough questions from readers about forgiveness and setting boundaries. What questions do you have about forgiving others or being forgiven?

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How to apologize well - part one: admit

An authentic apology requires four essential parts, yet most people unfortunately fail to address all four components effectively. This post serves as the first installment in a new series where I will explore the critical need to honestly and fully admit what you did to offend someone. It is only when you take this complete responsibility that the person you have hurt will be willing to even consider offering you forgiveness.

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