The Problem with Saying "I Can't" or "I'll Try"...

faith, forgiveness, God, recoveryApril 30, 2012change, Forgiveness, God, I can't, transformation, words Comments

faith, God, recovery, self worth, shameApril 28, 2012Bible, Brene Brown, God, self worth, shame Comments

Truth Comes From the Margins of Life- Rohr

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Tell Me Why I Should Not Commit Suicide Today

addiction, faith, God, recovery, shame, suicideApril 23, 2012faith, God, hopelessness, recovery, shame, suicide Comments

Raw Shame; Ten More Ways We Manifest the Pain of Shame

Shame is a powerful emotion that impacts us in many ways. What are some of the ways that shame manifests. Here are ten ways.

addiction, anger, faith, recoveryF. Remy DiederichApril 20, 2012Self-harm, shame, suicide, low self-worth Comments

Ten Ways Denial Numbs the Pain of Shame

denial, faith, recovery, self worth, shameApril 18, 2012denial, God, lying, shame, suppression Comments

The Anger Behind the Anger

A personal experience with my children helped me to learn something about anger. There are primary and secondary losses that cause our anger. Understanding them is the key to overcoming your anger.

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Coping Mechanisms are the Solution Not the Problem

The pain of shame is so great that people turn to a variety of coping mechanisms. But these aren’t the solution people think they are. They only add to the problem.

addiction, faith, God, recoveryF. Remy DiederichApril 11, 2012addiction, coping mechanism, God, shame Comments

Four Keys to Restoring a Broken Relationship

faith, forgiveness, relationships, religion and spiritualityApril 9, 2012Bible, Forgiveness, God, reconciliation, relationships Comments

What Causes Shame?

What causes shame? In this post F. Remy Diederich looks at the roots of shame and shows a way to overcome it.

abuse, God, self worthF. Remy DiederichApril 7, 2012abuse, guilt, shame, truth, what is shame, self-worth, self-esteem Comments

The Gift of Pain - Wisdom from Abuse

Abuse is awful. No question. But once it has happened it’s important to reframe the experience so it doesn’t continue to terroize the victim. Abuse brings wisdom and that wisdom can be used to help others in pain.

abuse, faith, God, grief, resilienceF. Remy DiederichApril 5, 2012abuse, God, Victim playing, Violence and Abuse, Wisdom Comments

The Gift of Pain - Helping Others from Our Hurt

God comforts us in our pain because he loves us. But there is another reason for his comfort.

abuse, God, grief, sufferingF. Remy DiederichApril 3, 2012God, grief, hardship, Pain, suffering Comments

Jill Kinmont Boothe - The Gift of Pain

Jill Kinmonth Boothe was an Olympic skiier whose career ended in a tragic accident. But by reframing her perspective she was able to use accident as a springboard to help others.

What Does the Bible Say About Shame?

What does the Bible say about shame? The Bible can be read through a shame grid, meaning that it shows how shame came into the world and how God heals our shame.

Shame in the Workplace: What Every Leader Needs to Know

Brene Brown has become successful talking about something that no one wants to talk about: SHAME. Shame is the great inhibitor. It keeps individuals and organizations from becoming what they were meant to be. Wise leaders will learn all they can about shame.