Breaking the Shackles of Shame
“Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” Romans 10:11 Shame and Guilt Are Powerful Motivators I asked a friend of mine to come to Mission Hills to worship. His response was, “I can’t go to church, I would burst into flames.” He believed that his...
10 Prayers You Can Pray Today
Do you ever struggle to find the words to pray? Have your prayers started to feel repetitive and empty? One of the greatest ways to revive your prayer life through the work of the Holy Spirit is to pray God’s own words back to him. The Bible is filled with prayers,...
Shame Off You
Shame on you! Don’t bring shame on your people! Don’t do anything that will embarrass the family! Those phrases were a huge part of my childhood. As a mixed-race child in a small community, my very existence was shameful to my family. I was the thing that the other...
Finding Comfort in God’s Word
This world can be uncomfortable. All too often, our hearts are wounded and our efforts to soothe ourselves can be more harmful than helpful. We’ve tried what the world has to offer (self-care, exercise, and varieties of substances), and we don’t feel better. Where can...
