Hiding in a game of hide and seek, that’s fun! Hiding because you’re ashamed of your life...that’s not fun! And not healthy. We tend to hide behind many veils. What are you hiding behind? Pain? Shame? Denial? ...or Pretend smiles? Let’s look into hiding places that are places of false refuge. And let’s also look into the hiding place that is comforting and everlasting.

If you were asked to share your life story, at exactly where you are right now, what would be your reaction? Some of you may be happy with your story at this season in life. And would very likely be excited to share it. But then others of you, maybe going through something that you think is not worth sharing. The shame and fear during my struggle with depression told me that my story was one of shame. That no one would want to hear my story. But all it took was me stepping out, afraid, but sharing anyway. Sometimes people need to hear our stories while we are still struggling.