There is a story in the BIble of two women, one a slave and one free.  Their status affected how they were able to live out their lives as women and as mothers.  So with Mother’s Day on the horizon, I invite you to take a moment and listen in. 

Welcome to the show…

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In a world full of loneliness, depression and anxiety, I feel passionate about reaching those who are struggling with day to day life.  And as a youth leader, I see it all around me.

How can we help our teens?  How can we be an encouragement to those around us?  The problem is daunting - but Jesus gave us the answer - and it’s one I want to talk about today.  Welcome to the show.

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Do you know how loved you are?  Have you stopped to consider the price that was paid so that you could be in relationship with Jesus?

Easter is coming up and I had to take this opportunity to reflect on what Jesus’ death and resurrection means to me.

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I’m challenged to ask myself if I’m living like the forgiven and loved person that I am.  Because when I’m allowing myself to sit in the presence of shame, I am ignoring the gift God gave me when He sent His Son.

When we know how loved we are, it changes how we live.  It gives us the courage to be imperfect while also allowing ourselves to let go of who shame says we should be in order to be who God says we are.  It’s stepping out of our hiding place in order to be clothed in His grace.

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We would never go into battle without researching the strategies of the enemy forces, would we?  That would be foolish.  So in the same way, it’s important to take time to do all we can to discover how the devil uses shame in our lives as unique individuals.  Because what triggers me might not trigger you…and vice versa.

Today, we’re dissecting how his strategies affect us, what trigger points to watch for and how to live free from the crippling shame our enemy, the devil, uses it against us.

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Guilt points to our sin while shame points to ourselves.

Guilt says I did a bad thing while shame says I am a bad thing.

Guilt holds up what we’ve done and compares it to our values and convictions.  When falling short, we feel sorrowful, remorseful and uncomfortable - all feelings that push a person towards repentance and restoration.   

Shame, however, tells us that we are inherently flawed.  It insists that there is something wrong with us and that we will never be good enough.  That we will never belong.  Never be fully loved.  Never be enough.

Guilt invites us to redemption, while shame disqualifies us.

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Part 2 - Meet Tammy Chupp, a wife and mother who has walked through some really painful life experiences.

You'll find her authenticity refreshing as she shares how she learned to live again after the tragic loss of her firstborn son. 

You can read her story in-depth when you pick up a copy of her book entitled, ⁠Daniel⁠. 

You can contact Tammy at [email protected]

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Meet Tammy Chupp, a wife and mother who has walked through some really painful life experiences.

You'll find her authenticity refreshing as she shares how she learned to live again after the tragic loss of her firstborn son.

You can read her story in-depth when you pick up a copy of her book entitled, Daniel.

You can contact Tammy at [email protected]

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Freedom is something we all long for.   Not just on a physical level, but on an emotional and spiritual level as well.

The Bible tells of a man who was trapped physically.  For 38 years he lay bound to his circumstances until one day he was met with one simple question that would change his life.

Do you want to be made well?

And this, my friend, is the question I have for you today.  Do you feel trapped?  Bound to your past?  Trapped in anxiety and depression?  A prisoner to desires that are pulling you away from the person you really want to be?

The invitation is extended to you as well.