Deep Hurt, Deep Healing: The Look of Shame

Brene Brown offers insight on the feel of shame and how we try to manage it.

shame, emotions, faith, mental healthF. Remy DiederichMay 1, 2018guilt, self worth, Self-esteem, shame, inner healing, Brene BrownComment

Deep Hurt, Deep Healing: What is Shame

This is one of any posts looking at shame; what it is and where it came from.

Bad Religion and the Resurrection of Jesus, by F. Remy Diederich

So much of what is called Christianity today poorly represents Jesus. It’s just bad religion. Jesus didn’t come to give us more of the same. He came to exchange something new for the old… something alive and life-changing. His resurrection was proof that his way will last.

Tragedy and Loss: Facing the Questions That Haunt You

There are natural questions that haunt us after the loss of a loved one or another tragedy. But be careful what you believe in these moments. It’s important to not try to have all the answers.

God's Love Doesn't Negate the Possibility of Suffering

In our broken world we live in a tension between God’s love and suffering. How do we reconcile the two? Jesus’ life gives us some understanding.

faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichFebruary 10, 2018God's love, sufferingComment

Marital Meltdowns: How to Divorce Proof Your Marriage

What are the secrets to a successful marriage. This post outlines some of the lessons my wife and I learned in over 40 years of marriage as well as how to divorce-proof your marriage.

religion and spirituality, relationshipsF. Remy DiederichJanuary 13, 2018divorce, marriage problemsComment

Choosing to Not Give Up On Church or God

There are a lot of reasons to give up on church. The church has failed many people in many ways. But the church is the hope of the world if you engage in it.

Left Behind: letting go of your friends from an abusive church

When you leave a spiritually abusive church or organization, you are leaving behind friends as well. How do you handle that?

church, abuseF. Remy DiederichDecember 10, 2017church, Spiritual abuse, toxic faith, abusive church, how to leave an abusive churchComment

Why Can't I Forgive? - the secret to forgiveness

Forgiveness is hard, leading people to ask: Why can’t I forgive? There are reasons for that. And there is a simple shift in thinking that can help you to forgive.

Abusive Pastors, Understanding Why They Do What They

It seems to be a mystery why a pastor would ever abuse a member of their congregation. But abusive pastors exist throughout the church. This post discusses the reason why some pastors might be abusive and what you can do about it.

Spiritual Abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is a common result of spiritual abuse. Take your abuse seriously and get the help you need.

abuse, faith, spiritual abuseF. Remy DiederichSeptember 12, 2017ptsd, Spiritual abuse, Abusive pastors, bad pastors, toxic faith, religious traumaComment

Five Things I Learned from Spiritual Abuse Survivors

Survivors of spiritual abuse are often misunderstood and mistreated. The book, Broken Trust, was written with this in mind and incorporated the input of many survivors.

abuse, churchF. Remy DiederichSeptember 9, 2017ptsd, Spiritual abuse, toxic faith, spiritual abuse booksComment

Reflections on Francis Chan and We Are Church

Francis Chan left his mega church to start We Are Church. Will it succeed? Here are some reflections on the house church movement.

Best Books on Spiritual Abuse: Broken Trust Tops the List

The book, “Broken Trust” by F. Remy Diederich was ranked as the best book on spiritual abuse by one expert.

Survivors of Spiritual Abuse: Five Ways to Offer Your Support

Survivors of spiritual abuse are so often misunderstood and mistreated. This post will give you practical advice on how to treat survivors of spiritual abuse.

Forgiven by God: How Guilt Can Block God's Forgiveness

When your life gets out of control and filled with guilt and regret, you may think that there is no way to God’s forgiveness. But there is hope. You can start over.

faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichApril 26, 2017forgiven, Forgiveness, guilt, regretComment

God's Forgiveness Makes You Perfect in His Eyes

Your sin and failure can seem so overwhelming that you may believe you are beyond hope. But God’s forgiveness is so thorough that he sees you as perfect in his eyes. How is this possible?

faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichApril 6, 2017Sin, God's loveComment

Stop Punishing Yourself and Find God's Forgiveness

When you have failed greatly or often, it’s easy to punish yourself hoping to gain back acceptance with God and people. But there’s a better solution. Let this brief meditation encourage you today.

forgiveness, God's loveF. Remy DiederichMarch 30, 2017ForgivenessComment

Your New Life Starts Here: God's Forgiveness

Sometimes past regret causes us to want to give up on life. But what if you could be forgiven and start your life over? Read an excerpt from the book, Starting Over, finding God’s forgiveness when you find it hard to forgive yourself.

faith, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichMarch 25, 2017Eliot Spitzer, Forgiveness, starting overComment

Churches That Abuse: Six Warning Signs

Churches that spiritually abuse people have common characteristics. Here are six traits from the book, Churches that Abuse.

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