Where Could I Carry My Shame?

Tamar’s plea against Amnon in 2 Samuel exemplifies one of the devastations of sexual assault — shame.  “Where could I carry my shame?” Shame is a “hemorrhage of the soul”, says Jean Paul Sartre. Victims of sexual assault carry shame among other identity-distorted beliefs about who they are as a legacy of being violated.There is no formulaic answer; no self-mantra; no convincing victims that they aren’t dirty and shameful. The only answer, the only hope is Jesus Christ. The Respond Conference aims to shed light on this dark issue that hides in our churches and communities. As 1 in 5 are victim of sexual assault, it is time that we respond.At the Respond Conference we hear from seasoned speakers who are well-versed in biblical counseling, pastoral care, and prevention. Matt Chandler, Justin Holcomb, Paul Tripp, and Gregory Love will give insight into sexual assault, how it effects its victims, how to shepherd them, and prevention. Along side the speakers, there will be powerful testimonies from victims and featured outreach groups discussing the many impacts.Join us on April 25th, 2013 at the Village Church in Highland Village. Please register on the Respond Conference website - www.respondcon.com. The first 1,000 registrants receive a free copy of Respond Conference keynote speaker, Justin Holcomb’s book, Rid of My Disgrace.Learn more about the Respond Conference here.Follow the conference on twitter: @RespondCon