by Denise Pass | Jul 12, 2026
When others hurt us, there is a temptation to harden our hearts—to shut down and keep others from hurting us again. But this is not how Christ intended us to relate to one another when hurt causes division. Releasing shame when others hurt you frees you to love and...
by Denise Pass | Jun 14, 2026
Have you ever sat down to rest and immediately started thinking about all the things you should be doing? The dishes. Emails. Text messages. Notifications. Projects on your to-do list that never seem to get done. Ministry opportunities. The never-ending list. I...
by Denise Pass | Jun 1, 2026
There is a unique kind of pain that motherhood brings. It is the pain of watching someone you love make choices you would not choose. The pain of seeing them struggle. And the pain of praying prayers that seem unanswered. And if we’re not careful, shame quietly...
by Denise Pass | May 10, 2026
Mom guilt has a way of following us everywhere. It shows up after the rushed morning, after the impatient response, and after the forgotten thing, the hard day, the overwhelming moment. And if we’re not careful, guilt slowly shifts into something deeper: Shame. And...
by Denise Pass | May 3, 2026
Mom guilt. We have all had it. It is a quiet pressure many moms carry. It doesn’t always sound loud. But it’s persistent. “You should be doing more.” “You’re falling short.” “A better mom would handle this differently.” “You’re not enough for your kids.” And over...
