Over the last several years I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to minister to people struggling with shame. As I’ve witnessed its power to crush the spirit, inflict suffering, and cultivate despair I’ve been driven to scripture seeking the Lord’s help to know how to love the victims of shame wisely.
In the Tough Moments of Marriage, Who Are You Becoming?
Staying the course in a difficult marriage can be especially hard for spouses who are working hard while the other spouse remains disengaged or even hostile to their efforts. When your best efforts seem to make no difference, how do you keep from giving up hope and giving in to despair and bitterness?