Andy Smith is a Research Professor at the Centre Emile Durkheim at the University of Bordeaux

Scripture is littered with names and faces who were marginalized by society. Touched by shame, each partnered with a lie, led along by a cloud of resentment. Not much has changed.
We don't have to live like this. Jesus proved it with actions far louder than words. Follow me on a journey of investigation and introspection as we take a look at these throwaways and celebrate how their worth was validated on the spot. His love will give you courage to be honest. His love will give you courage to be transparent. His love will give you courage to love yourself. That's when the change happens. When we let Him see us, then we will see them. Except they won't be them anymore. They'll be us. Revived. Shamelessly.