by Denise Pass | Sep 20, 2026
Self-protection often grows from a quiet belief: If I let someone hurt me again, I should have known better. That’s where shame can enter the picture. After betrayal, rejection, manipulation, or disappointment, we don’t just grieve what someone else did....
by Denise Pass | Sep 20, 2026
Do you ever feel unsafe? Like no one has your back? Living in a fallen world with a 100% death rate (except for Elijah and Enoch) and a lot of evil going on in our world can make any of us feel a little unsettled. Sometimes, even though we can say we trust God, we can...
by Denise Pass | Sep 13, 2026
Have you ever watched a potter work with clay? Or have you ever tried to make pottery? Admittedly, I am truly NOT good at crafts or artwork, so my pottery wasn’t much to behold, but it taught me something. The clay spins while the potter’s hands press,...
by Denise Pass | Sep 13, 2026
With a hint of arrogance, the “gentleman” made a less-than-favorable statement about my work without even looking at it. Then he went on to say I was selected for a position because I was a woman and the company I worked for had to meet a quota. Yes, this...
by Denise Pass | Sep 7, 2026
We talk about hurt a lot when it comes to shame, but what if the way out is honor? Our natural response is often “Why should I honor someone who didn’t honor me?” It’s a fair question. But perhaps we’re asking the wrong one. What if honor isn’t...
