Note from Jerry and Denise: "Brokenness" is not a message frequently shared in churches, as it often opposes our "western mindset" of independence and self-sufficiency. It is, however, one of the most important truths that Christians need to understand and live out accordingly. As with so many "paradoxes" that exist in Scripture, knowing and acknowledging our weakness and our needs opens the door for God's strength to work in and through us. One of our life Scriptures is 2 Corinthians 12:9 - But he [Jesus] answered me,“My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness." [Paul responds] "So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m
If someone asked you if you accepted and loved yourself, how would you respond? In counseling hundreds and hundreds of people over the years, the more frequent response is, "Not so much." We invite you to embrace the following declaration of who you truly are. Read it slowly aloud and remember that what you are reading is in full agreement with what God says about you. I am me. I am made in the very image of God, just a little lower than the angels. I am unique. In the entire world there is no one exactly like me. This means that I am important to God. I can accept myself because God accepts me. I can love myself because God loves me. I know that I matter because God sent his Son, Jesus Chri
