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Everything we've ever posted about shame:

the painful feeling of disgrace, perceived or otherwise.

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Forgiveness Without Fog

Forgiveness isn’t forgetting or excusing—or instant reconciliation. Biblically, it’s a clear, repeatable act: name the wrong, release your personal claim to payback, refuse inner and outer retaliation, and entrust judgment to God—again as needed. This frees you to heal while justice and boundaries still stand.

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The Hell Awaiting Christians? (Pt. 2)

The Bible warns that some believers will face Christ not with boldness, but with shame. John’s words in 1 John 2:28 point to a sobering reality: unfaithfulness may leave us overwhelmed by regret in His presence—not condemned, but painfully aware of wasted opportunities when He returns.

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The Hell Awaiting Christians? (Pt. 1)

Most Christians think of eternity as clouds and crowns—but Scripture paints a more sobering picture. At the Judgment Seat of Christ, believers will face not only rewards but also loss, shame, and regret. This series explores the Bible’s warnings about what unfaithful Christians risk at the Bema.

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Dishwasher Mode

Fear of judgment stifles growth. “Dishwasher Mode”—a simple practice I discovered in recovery—creates space to share without interruption, critique, or pressure. Whether in friendships or the arts, this mode builds trust, breaks down shame, and frees creativity. Sometimes the best growth happens when we’re simply heard.

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