God's favor

Shame: Head shot of woman against black background. Her hands are in front of her head, covering her face. And yet also, her arms are outstretched, with her hands gripping both sides of her head.

Facing shame – so freedom and favor can flow

Post published:September 24, 2025
Post category:Trauma and Grief
Post last modified:September 24, 2025

Shame can torment and shackle us. Yet Jesus bore our sins. He bore our pain. He teaches us how to face and deal with shame, so freedom and favor can flow.

Two deer drink from a mountain stream that runs through a wooded valley beside a gray slat fence. A shaft of sunlight shines down from above.

My cup overflows: Resting in God’s favor

Post published:January 1, 2022
Post category:From: Return to Your Rest
Post last modified:October 7, 2025

I praise you, Lord my Shepherd. You have overcome for me all the shame that ever has or ever will attach to me. You are teaching me to overcome it too. By your grace, I drink deeply of your favor, and it restores my rest.