I’m a self proclaimed “shame writer” which means I write about my journey against toxic shame, in pursuit of the fear of God rather than the fear of man.
I like good ideas and I prefer when they help me be a better person. In my younger years this meant that I sought performance and popularity in order to find approval and validation. I’m still working through this, probably always will be, but I’ve learned some things about my perception of reality as I continue to grow closer to Jesus. First, is sin. Sin is more about our brokenness and need for heart healing than about our moral failures. This means sin is rooted in lies that we believe about ourselves, about God, and about the world around us.
So, I’m writing about these things and what’s going on in life to uncover more of who I am and who I am meant to be. I like to talk about the things that matter to men who have a wife and kids and who love Jesus, because I am one. But I think what I’m writing about applies broader to seeking this true identity. I would one day like to say confidently “I know who I am” without fear of shame, hurt, anger, or sadness. A confidence that isn’t rooted in “salvation” in Jesus but in seeking to live life with God and in God, connected to the Holy Spirit and asking for His presence and His power.
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Scott