Shattering The Shackles Of Shame

Multitudes around the globe are carrying heavy burdens of shame. Shame is an emotion that will keep you forever shackled to the past and prevent you from rising up to fulfill your God-given destiny. The purpose of this book is to shatter the shackles of shame that have bound you, your loved ones, or those to whom you minister.

Church should be a safe place, right? Then why do so many get hurt there? Ray Beeson and Chris Hayward combine their years of ministry experience to address head-on the elephant in the room: church members and church leaders hurt Christians. All the time. And the long-lasting effects—rejection, shame, despair, loneliness, fear—can be devastating. The authors have witnessed the rise of the “dones,” those who are just done with God thanks to scars from church. With first-person stories of hurt and loss, this book is a wake-up call for any who deny woundedness in the church but is also a redemptive message for any who hurt from church wounds. Leaders and laypeople alike will learn how to grieve over abuse, to leave unhealthy attitudes and patterns that cause pain, and to trust in God’s real, delivering work through churches that build up, not tear down. Thanks to the grace of God, there is always hope beyond the pain.

"Continuing the Journey of Redemption" encapsulates the ongoing pursuit of healing and restoration from the shackles of shame. Grounded in the timeless wisdom of Scripture, this chapter reflects on the lessons learned, the progress made, and the enduring commitment to wholeness. It emphasizes the perseverance, faith, and surrender required to navigate the complexities of the human experience, all while trusting in God's faithful guidance. The narrative acknowledges the pivotal role of community, grace, and forgiveness in sustaining the journey, offering hope and encouragement to those who may still be struggling. With a focus on pressing forward with determination and resilience, the chapter inspires readers to embrace the process of redemption as an integral part of their spiritual growth and transformation.

Gloria Kelsey has experienced several traumatic events in her life, including a near-death experience at birth, an abusive and toxic marriage, and the death of her two children. Walking through the chapters of her life, you will discover how unresolved trauma built strongholds of insecurity, fear, and rejection within her soul. Agreeing with an oath of secrecy, and suppressing negative emotions, caused physical and psychological distress; blocking the healthy flow of energy within her body and creating an environment for disease to exist and develop. As Gloria travelled the healing path, she learned that many diseases originate from traumatic situations and that emotional memories from painful events were stored in her brain, and at the cellular level of her body, along with the anger, grief, and stress associated with those events. Living in a toxic marriage caused Gloria to come into agreement with a casualty covenant that brought reality into being; negating God’s Word and impeding her body’s ability to heal. As she allowed the Lord to navigate her through the healing process by dealing with the roots, fruit and effects of emotional and psychological trauma, the ticking bomb of unprocessed trauma was diffused. The Lord brought healing to her spirit, soul and body; giving her the freedom to cross over ‘Jordan’ and come into her divinely appointed destiny!

With authenticity and raw strength, Kathy El-Ali shares her story of walking through pain, abuse, depression and disappointments into a wholehearted life. After wrestling with shame for most of her life, Kathy discovered keys to help her overcome and to live free. This book is full of spiritual and practical tools to shatter shame and live an intimate life with God. Your story is not over; it is just beginning. Step into your own healing journey while also learning how to bring freedom to others.

There are two kinds of shame. Legitimate shame is a tool in the hands of a forgiving God; we feel it when we recognize our sin and turn to Him. False shame, on the other hand, is a tool in the hands of the enemy; Satan uses it to convince believers that they are not worthy of God's love and acceptance, and to turn them away from fellowship with Him. In From Shame to Beauty, readers will discover how to arm themselves against false shame and live confidently in the knowledge of God's love. This interactive study, ideal for individuals or small groups, guides readers through a process of healing from false shame that has plagued their lives and relationships. From Shame to Beauty features eight topical studies. Topics include "Characteristics of Shame," "Cause of Shame," "Contagion of Shame," "Cure for Shame," and more. Each week's study examines how false shame threatens the lives of believers, digs into Scripture to find out what God's Word has to say about it, offers readers the opportunity to reflect on their own struggle with shame, and suggests practical action steps to help readers apply what they have learned.

Teo van der Weele has spent many years counselling and working with the victims of sexual abuse. He is critical of current counselling techniques, believing that sometimes the process of uncovering a painful past can be more destructive than the memories themselves. He is also concerned about the underrecognised danger of counsellor-induced 'false memories' and suggests ways to avoid this trap.

Sin is not the Christian's greatest problem--guilt is! Like so many Christians, you may acknowledge that Christ has forgiven your sins, and yet you still may find yourself feeling guilty about significant moments in your past, whether they took place ten years ago or ten days ago. Why do you feel that way when you know you've been forgiven? Every person who has achieved significance for God has had to first overcome a mountain of guilt. Jacob, Moses, David, Peter and Paul were all monumental sinners who had every right to wallow in a prison of guilt. But these men threw off their shackles of shame to become remarkable heroes for God. What turned them from guilt to greatness? How can you and I live 100% guilt free? In this book Martin Steel reveals strategies to overcome the tentacles of guilt and shame that reach out to claim your future. You can become a champion for God, but first you must learn how to deal with guilt. These powerful strategies will guide you towards a life of freedom, forgiveness and victory. It does not matter what you've done in the past, God wants to give you another chance. As you read this book, you will find God whispering to you the unmistakable message of the cross: Shame off you!