Shame is the silent killer of the heart. It can lie in wait, ready to rob us of our peace and sense of wellbeing. From slight embarrassment to outright humiliation, shame makes us want to become invisible-to run and to hide. Until it is dealt with, shame will haunt us with feelings of self-contempt, fear, and rejection. Shame seeks to control our thoughts and make us its slave. But there is a way out.
Stephanie Arje is among the 50 percent of women and men in the US that have experienced verbal and emotional abuse by an intimate partner or family member. No longer a victim, today she is an overcomer. In this book she will help you to
- recognize and silence the voices of worthlessness, self-hatred, and regret.
- unpack your emotional baggage and receive healing in your heart.
- see yourself as loved and valuable.
- regain confidence to make choices toward freedom.
- never give up until you experience your breakthrough.
You don't have be enslaved to shame and live as a victim. God can set you free. He desires to restore you to whom He created you to be. Will you accept His invitation?
Endorsements"God has called us to be overcomers and not victims. Stephanie is an example of how you can be a healed, whole person despite past trauma or abuse. This book will encourage you and give you practical tools to obtain your own freedom through Christ." -Sam Sorbo, author, actor, and talk radio host
"Stephanie Arje delivers a powerful message from her journey of abuse, shame, and guilt to complete freedom and joy. She offers her life-transforming nuggets that are wonderfully knitted into her story to help others who are facing similar predicaments." -Isik Alba, lead pastor, Dream Church, Isik Alba Ministries
"When Stephanie first walked into my office around 1995, she was a woman whose reputation as a leader in our city community was well known and respected. Yet, I found she was also a woman with painful secrets. I watched Stephanie develop the courage to examine those secrets and make difficult choices. It is a pleasure to read not just her story of letting the Lord renew her mind, but also her encouragement of others to do the same." -Dr. Susan Tasker-Weaver, Therapist, APRN, PMH, BC
"Stephanie is a wise woman filled with compassion for those who find themselves sinking in a pit of abuse. She gives practical steps for others to follow her out into a life of freedom. This book is a must read for those who want to understand what abuse looks like, or for those wondering if they are encountering abuse, or for those looking for a steps to get and recover from abuse." -Cheryl G., former pastor
"In 40+ years of ministry, Stephanie was one of those broken people we knew and loved. The Truth has set her free, and that is the greatest part of her story. We especially like the pragmatic sections at the end of each chapter. It's like sitting with a counselor." -Ron and Sandy Johnson, senior pastor and overseer, One Church USA
"Shackled by Shame, Liberated by Love is an inspiring and practical story of hope, redemption, and freedom. The practical truths outlined throughout, along with thought-provoking challenges, inspire the reader into their own healing journey." -Dr. Heather Fritch, PhD
"This book is both a gold mine of truth as well as a road map to victory. I believe Shackled by Shame, Liberated by Love will be a valuable healing resource for helping pastors and lay leaders as well as to those who also have been shackled by shame!" -Gina Lavoy Reed, former pastor
"We know this book will lead you toward godly freedom." -Elizabeth and Matthew Mihalovich, Freedom Leaders
