This book is a revelation! So much grace…to see God’s heart toward His people, how He loves us, and His invitation to come out of the hiding (from ourselves, from others, and from Him) to receive healing. The way that Dr. Thompson unpacks the verse, “…who, for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame….” was life-changing and such an encouragement. Our human condition tells us one of two things about shame: 1) that it’s true, and/or 2) that the presence of shame is somehow a sign of weakness. NO! Shame is a part of the human condition, and even Jesus had to contend with it.