Secrets Cause Sickness Many people today are living with an unknown and undiagnosed infection that’s silently growing inside them, causing them pain and suffering. They’re afraid to think about it, talk about it, or let someone help them diagnose and treat it because they’re afraid of the process — and afraid of what might be…
The Shame Monster
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. —Romans 8:1 The reason it is so hard for us to admit to the secrets hidden in our hearts is that we’re ashamed of them. We think that if we keep denying our ugly stuff, then maybe we’ll look better than we…
My Secret Doubts About God
The person who struggles with major doubts about her beliefs also struggles with her behavior because the two don’t mesh; there isn’t a fit. We think, This is how I’m supposed to believe. But secretly she admits, Sometimes I don’t think I believe any of it. These doubts affect not only our peace but our actions. A while ago I…
Craving Happiness
Listen in on the following conversation : “Marilyn, we just found a perfect personal ad for you. It reads, ‘Professional man seeks the company of a professional woman. His most attractive quality: contentedness.’” Wordlessly I stare at my friends as they follow up with another personal ad they also think worthy of my response. “Successful and handsome man looking…