Bible Dig into Ephesus: Ephesians 4:14-16

We are a part of a unique community–The Church. Verses 1-13 of Ephesians 4 urges each of us to understand we are more than individual entities, each saved through “the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Just what does that mean? What does it look like? Read Ephesians 4:14-16 in The Message. If it… Read More

There is no such thing as unexpressed emotion

False shame (which focuses on “me” instead of moving me toward God) is called the master emotion, especially when other emotions are denied. It can bind to other emotions, masking them, and causing us to make hurtful inner vows or judgments. For example, sadness, hurt, or loneliness that we identified incorrectly as indications of weakness… Read More