Addressing Fear They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. — Psalm 107:13 One of the things I struggle with on a daily basis is fear. It might be the fear of disappointing someone, the fear of failure, or the fear of making a costly mistake. I’ve found…
The Difference Between Guilt and Shame
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. — 2 Corinthians 7:10 Most people think that the words guilt and shame mean the same thing. But in fact, they are very different, and they bring different outcomes in our lives. Guilt is what Paul called “godly…
He Loves You Too Much
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. — Ezekiel 36:26 Our neighbor’s dog was a sweetheart, and everyone in the neighborhood loved her. But she had a talent for getting out of the yard. One day…
Celebrate Your Recovery
You turned my wailing into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise You forever. — Psalm 30:11–12 Have you ever wondered why Celebrate Recovery is called Celebrate Recovery? Well… people usually seek help when things are bad. Which means none…