I Am God's Masterpiece: Healing Toxic Shame to Deeper Connect with God and One Another

By Cornelia Nussbaum PhD

I Am God's Masterpiece is a profound exploration of shame, an emotion that can either draw us closer to God or create barriers that separate us from Him and others. This heartfelt and deeply personal book guides readers through understanding shame's dual nature as both a gift and a challenge, offering a path to liberation and spiritual growth.

In Part 1, the author shares her personal experience, a raw and honest story of how toxic shame confined her to fear and insecurity. Through God's grace, she experiences transformation, learning that shame, when embraced through faith, can redirect us toward Christ and our need for Him.

Part 2 provides a broader perspective, examining shame through psychological, developmental, social, historical, and philosophical lenses. This section dives into the origins of shame and its effects, unpacking how it shapes our relationships and self-perception while offering insights for anyone seeking to better understand this universal emotion.

Part 3 places shame within a Christian framework, using Scripture to illuminate how biblical figures wrestled with and overcame shame. Readers will gain tools to identify toxic shame, surrender it to God, and cultivate healthy shame that fosters humility, growth, and connection with both God and others. This section reveals the beauty of God's intentions for shame as a tool for refining us and strengthening our faith.

The book's unique format allows readers to start with whichever part resonates most-whether they're drawn to the personal story, the psychological analysis, or the spiritual aspects-and revisit other sections at any time. Written with gratitude and fueled by the author's labor of love, I Am God's Masterpiece is an invitation to see yourself as God sees you, fearfully and wonderfully made.

This book is for anyone seeking to break free from the grip of toxic shame, grow spiritually, and draw closer to God's plan of grace and redemption. It will inspire you to view your emotions, including shame, as gifts from the Creator, guiding you to live more fully in His purpose.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DS997X31
• ISBN13: 9798305148718
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"