Name: Shame and Grace
ISBN: 9780060675226

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Why This Clicks

Making Room for Grace

A warm, witty look at shame—and the healing found in grace and acceptance.

Come here for

A thoughtful account of why shame weighs on us
A spiritual perspective on acceptance and healing

Expect

A step-by-step path toward well-being
Warmth and wit alongside reflection

Book Details

Authors: Lewis B. Smedes
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: April 28, 2009
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Prayer & Healing · Inspirational Christian Books
Reading lane: Prayer & Healing

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Publisher Categories

Emotions
Christian Personal Growth
Spiritual Growth
Soteriology

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Self-Help
Getting Motivated
Building Self-Esteem
Managing Emotions

About This Book

A Proven Path to Move from Shame to Healing If you persistently feel you don't measure up, you are feeling shame—that vague, undefined heaviness that presses on our spirit, dampens our gratitude for the goodness of life, and diminishes our joy. The good news is that shame can be healed. With warmth and wit, Lewis B. Smedes examines why and how we feel shame, and presents a profound, spiritual plan for healing. Step by step, Smedes outlines the road to well-being and the peac...

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A Proven Path to Move from Shame to Healing If you persistently feel you don't measure up, you are feeling shame—that vague, undefined heaviness that presses on our spirit, dampens our gratitude for the goodness of life, and diminishes our joy. The good news is that shame can be healed. With warmth and wit, Lewis B. Smedes examines why and how we feel shame, and presents a profound, spiritual plan for healing. Step by step, Smedes outlines the road to well-being and the peace that comes from knowing we are accepted by the grace of One whose acceptance of us matters most.