Unfit, Unworthy, Even Rotten

“Shame is that secret belief that you are unfit, unworthy, even rotten.” Ze Frank Shame hinders us in very common ways, such as feelings and thoughts of fear, rejection, unworthiness, not belonging, and self-hatred. People go through life afraid that it is true that they are somehow inferior and unworthy, and desperately afraid that other…

You Are Not Alone

I wasn’t planning on going here, but I guess that I will. Again, I’m not an expert on anything, but I do believe in the possibility of restoration and wholeness in every area of our lives. The issue isn’t just Ted Haggard or homosexuality, the issue is brokenness expressed sexually. And that my friends is…

Facade

~ Why don’t I tell you of the tears that stain my pillow? The hurts and fears that seem too big to share. I don’t expect your help in carrying my pain. Why invite you into my ongoing despair? ~ If there were easy answers, I would tell you of my need. Then we could…

Prayers for a Friend

Ron at A Hopeful Heretic is going through a difficult time. I know that many of you can relate to the feeling of having the rug pulled out from under you, sometimes one more time than you feel you can bear. Perhaps our community of broken people could extend some love and prayers for Ron…

The Wrath of God?

Unfortunately I saw the piece on 20/20 this week interviewing Shirley Phelps about the Westboro lawsuit. It was disgustingly awful to watch children singing “God Hates the World and All Her People.” Admittedly this particular group is extreme fringe. However I feel that same disappointment when I read websites, blogs, and comments that portray God…