Shame is something I have struggled with a fair bit in my lifetime. As with all areas of life, I have tried to find guidance and meaning in the Word - and shame has been no exception. In my journey to being shame-free, I have found verses that have helped me. There are two scriptures in particular that have really been significant in that journey.
Read MoreChapters 10 through 12 of 2 Corinthians are basically Apostle Paul trying to explain his authority as an apostle: why he is completely not worthy, but also how that makes him the most qualified minister of the Gospel. So, let’s break down how although Apostle Paul had grounds for experiencing imposter syndrome, he was able to overcome any weaknesses and feelings of inferiority through the Gospel.
Read MoreMisused opportunities and unused talents. I think that's the best way I would describe the way most of us live out our youth. And for a lot of people, our whole lives. Because we have this mindset of "one day" and "not enough."
Read MoreThanks to the constant barrage of media, it’s easy to come to the conclusion that you will never be enough. There’s always pressure to do more and be more. And, even if you have somehow managed to escape the feeling that you must measure up to the way that others look or act, you are still likely to sink into the trap of thinking you are not enough.
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