There are many things that I do, feel or say that shock me when I honestly look at my heart. Self-examination would be defeating, were it not for the good news of the Gospel. The Bible discusses every one of my flaws as a struggle for someone within its chapters. I am so thankful those things are there! Without God’s word I would either have to live a shallow life of pretend and denial; or under so much condemnation that anxiety, fear, shame and depression would likely be my best friends. The gospel is good news!