This week in our series, Things Jesus Never Said, we explore how doing ‘what makes us feel good’ is not always the wisest way to go. Drawing from the story of Jesus and the accused adulteress, Marc Lucenius of Project 938 Church gives us insight on the feelings of shame and guilt based on his work with people in the Celebrate Recovery program. Join us to learn how much these emotions have to do with our spiritual growth, and how we can work towards freeing ourselves. 

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Celebrate Recovery

‘Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. It is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.’ (Source: https://www.celebraterecovery.com )

Find a local Celebrate Recovery program here: https://locator.crgroups.info

TED Talk

Listening to Shame, by Brene Brown https://tinyurl.com/fxvca3n4

Brené Brown, a ‘vulnerability researcher,” explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. 

Books

The Soul of Shame, by Curt Thompson https://tinyurl.com/yyykjjd5

We're all infected with a spiritual disease. Its name is shame. Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our personal lives and vocational endeavors. It seeks to destroy our identity in Christ. Psychiatrist Curt Thompson provides the theological and practical tools necessary to dismantle it. 

Life’s Healing Choices, by John Baker https://tinyurl.com/yrnwrdy7

We’ve all been hurt by other people, we’ve hurt ourselves, and we’ve hurt others. And as a result, every single one of us ends up with some sort of hurt, hang-up, or habit. But the question we all face is, Where do we go from here? You’ll find real answers, real hope, and a real future—one healing choice at a time.

Contact Matt Silver at matt@experiencecc.org

Contact Diane Karchner at diane@experiencecc.org