by Denise Pass | Mar 25, 2025
While shame may have been something the culture has cast upon us, we ultimately get to decide shame’s presence in our lives. And it begins in our minds. A central aspect of shame is focusing on self and then secondarily a focus on our lack. We are not enough; we...
by Denise Pass | Feb 17, 2025
Ever been the last one picked on a team? That’s this girl here. The one others gossip about? Bingo. The one who was threatened to be beaten up time and again when I was growing up? Yep. Me again. Maybe you can relate? It used to bother me A LOT. Too much,...
by Denise Pass | Feb 10, 2025
Shame is a heavy burden that many carry long after an offense has taken place. Whether you have been the one offended or the one who caused the offense, shame has a way of keeping us trapped in regret, self-condemnation, and a false sense of unworthiness. But God...
by Denise Pass | Feb 4, 2025
At the root of broken relationships is often our foe, shame. But the good news is that we can recognize how shame is operating in our relationships and opt for a higher road. Below are 3 ways how shame impacts our relationships. Shame Impacts the Security of Our...
by Denise Pass | Jan 27, 2025
I can still see little 4’11” me trying to make a shot in the looming basketball hoop in 5th grade. With all the strength I could muster, it was nothing but air. Until my friend’s mom told me with a little practice she could show me some techniques so...
by Denise Pass | Jan 19, 2025
What a picture it would be if people placed crowns of honor on one another, encouraging what was considered praiseworthy about each other. Instead of minimizing one another or competing for our own glory, we would want the other person to shine. This is what Christ...
