On the surface, shame can be seen as a tool which can keep us aware of our manners, our surroundings, our volume levels. There are those who will say that . . .
Those struggling with habitual sexual sins most certainly walk in confusion about the meaning and role of emotions in their lives. Some let emotions rule their lives. Others try to . . .
As hard as it can be to believe, God differentiates between the sin that we do and who we are. This is true for every man, woman and child on . . .
Confession has always been and will always be central to the Christian life. Many of us would like to think that when Scripture teaches about confession, it means something we . . .
I remember one specific experience trying to pray in college. I had recently given in again to viewing pornography and I was feeling particularly ashamed. God seemed so distant and . . .
It happened again today. I found myself mindlessly reaching for my phone. My hand was in my backpack digging for it when I stopped myself—a moment of grace. I’m experiencing . . .
Does God want to control or oppress you? Is He, as the serpent tried to convince Eve long ago, holding out on you? In one sense, as a human being . . .
At times in the Christian life it seems God doesn’t come through on His promises. We try hard to obey, we try hard to trust Him, but we still end . . .
As Christians, we are called to relieve suffering. But we’re not called to relieve all suffering. This is most certainly true when it comes to suffering and sanctification, including when . . .
Can you think of a time when you knew you were truly loved? Not in a general sense, but you specifically. When was a time you knew and felt truly . . .