by Denise Pass | Nov 30, 2025
From the very beginning of Scripture, shame entered the human story long before any of us took our first breath. In Eden, Adam and Eve hid. Covered themselves. Avoided God’s presence. And spoke blame out of brokenness. Shame’s first instinct was to hide from God—and...
by Denise Pass | Nov 23, 2025
Ugh. The fall/winter pounds have arrived—before the holiday. A perfect invitation for shame to come in uninvited to the holiday festivities. The holidays are often painted as a season of warmth, gathering, and joy. But for many, the holiday season surfaces something...
by Denise Pass | Nov 15, 2025
Relationships don’t just impact our emotions—they touch the deepest places of identity, belonging, and worth. So when a relationship sours, shame often slips in quietly, whispering lies about who we are and why things fell apart. Shame says: “You failed.” “You weren’t...
by Denise Pass | Mar 23, 2020
Anyone have a chip on their shoulder today? The Pharisees wanted to accuse. They wanted to find an offense. The roots behind their pursuit of accusing Jesus was jealousy and pride. They were blinded by their own self-righteousness. I’ve been there. How about...
by Denise Pass | Feb 5, 2020
Can we trust when everything just seems so wrong? How we handle these defining moments can impact our whole life and others around us. When we are tested in this life, it is when we radically trust and obey God that we will see God move on our behalf. And our...
