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 | 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 | Nov 9, 2025
There’s a particular sting that comes when someone grumbles about you. Not just about the weather, or traffic, or the price of coffee—but when the complaint has your name attached to it. Even if it’s whispered behind closed doors, word finds its way to you, and...
