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Life can seemingly be fine on the surface. But for any of us who scratch that surface, we recognize anxiety, shame, disappointment, and regret. And yet, in the depths of these feelings, in the things we hate about ourselves, others, and this world, we can invite God's presence.
This is the essence of holy vulnerability. To enter into holy vulnerability is to intentionally expose our raw wounds so that God can heal and mend and transform us.
What happens when we refuse this depth of healing? Something that author Kellye Fabian calls "unholy leakage"-that thing that happens when we are afraid, ashamed, or anxious, and instead of facing the reality of what we're experiencing, we just spill it on everyone around us. Where is anxiety occupying our hearts and minds? Where is fear hindering our relationships and limiting our faith and joy? Where is shame causing us to question our self-worth? Is there another way? Yes.
Holy Vulnerability unpacks six atypical, unexpected spiritual practices intended to open us to God's healing and transformation. Through practices like laughter, community, and tangible engagement with creation, Kellye guides us to notice where brokenness is breaking into our lives. And as we intentionally seek God in the midst of these practices-as we step out in holy vulnerability-God will meet us there.
This is the essence of holy vulnerability. To enter into holy vulnerability is to intentionally expose our raw wounds so that God can heal and mend and transform us.
What happens when we refuse this depth of healing? Something that author Kellye Fabian calls "unholy leakage"-that thing that happens when we are afraid, ashamed, or anxious, and instead of facing the reality of what we're experiencing, we just spill it on everyone around us. Where is anxiety occupying our hearts and minds? Where is fear hindering our relationships and limiting our faith and joy? Where is shame causing us to question our self-worth? Is there another way? Yes.
Holy Vulnerability unpacks six atypical, unexpected spiritual practices intended to open us to God's healing and transformation. Through practices like laughter, community, and tangible engagement with creation, Kellye guides us to notice where brokenness is breaking into our lives. And as we intentionally seek God in the midst of these practices-as we step out in holy vulnerability-God will meet us there.
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"With disarming vulnerability, Kellye Fabian points those willing to own their woundedness toward intimacy with a God who heals. The pathway? A "surrender in our bodily life [that] leads to surrender in our spiritual life." Fabian gently encourages us to draw near to God by "engag[ing] with the world physically" through reframed classical practices like embodied prayer and sharing a meal. But she also winsomely introduces the reader to fresh, inviting avenues of healing, like laughter (our "protest against suffering") and "digging in the dirt," which helps us humbly "ground ourselves" in the sovereign arms of the God who created it. There's no shame and guilt here; only a grace-filled invitation to the arms of a Father who loves us freely and forever."
J. Kevin Butcher, executive director of Rooted Ministries; author
"Whenever Kellye Fabian has something to say, I listen. Her wisdom and pastoral guidance shine brightly in Holy Vulnerability. Immerse yourself in these beautiful words and practices, and let the Holy Spirit teach you how to be both fully human and deeply loved."
Catherine McNiel, author of Long Days of Small Things and All Shall Be Well