There is no intimacy apart from vulnerability. Vulnerability is the decision to disclose my true thoughts, emotions and intentions despite fear of rejection, and it's a critical spiritual practice.
Shame drives us to hide. God’s intent is to draw us, rather than drive us out of hiding.
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Shame is the single greatest barrier blocking our experience of intimacy with God and others. Shame drives hiding and hiding hinders relationship.
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We can’t dismantle what we don’t understand. We’ve learned to build barriers that block our ability to feel, now we have to understand how in order to…
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Most of us in life learn various ways to build barriers that block out emotions we find difficult, disruptive, or overwhelming to experience. The…
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What if the answer to your ache for deeper intimacy with God, isn't just getting more of God, but giving God more of you?
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How long is too long?Hey all, I’m considering a series of longer posts about cultivating intimacy with God. Here’s my question: Will you read/listen to an article th…
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Every given moment is jam-packed with reasons to choose joy.
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