When you’re navigating life’s challenges, you don’t need truth dumped all over you or shouted at you all at once; you need practical, faith-filled wisdom and Bible verses for everyday struggles. At Walking with Purpose, we call this “truth with handles”—biblical truths you can actually hold onto and provide relief from your pressure points.

Each week during our six-week series, Truth with Handles, Laura shares a new topic with a corresponding Scripture passage, breaking it down into actionable, hope-filled steps to strengthen your faith and bring peace to your daily life.

Today’s topic: How to Make a Good Confession. We know it is important to seek forgiveness for our sins, but what makes a good confession? Laura shares her simple process for preparing, plus practical tips to help you experience God’s mercy and healing in a deeper way. If you’re ready for a more meaningful confession, grab a pen and paper and tune in.

Open your Heart to our key Scripture.
Proverbs 28:13: He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and foresakes them will obtain mercy.

Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.
Romans 3:23: All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death.
Matthew 25:13: Stay awake! For you know neither the day nor the hour.
Galatians 5:19-23
John 5:14: See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you.
John 8:11: Neither do I condemn you; go, and do not sin again.

Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection.
This week we have a challenge for you: If you’re not doing a daily examen—start! And put confession on your calendar.

Show mentions.
Flourish 2026: Spiritual Motherhood, The Transforming Power of the Feminine Genius, St. Louis, MO, April 17-19, 2026. Early bird registration through September 30.
Peter Kreeft
Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene, Divine Intimacy
Act of Contrition: O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
Dan Burke, Into the Deep, Finding Peace Through Prayer
Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Opening Your Heart, Lesson 11: What Does The Sacrament of Penance Have to Do with My Friendship with Christ?
Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Opening Your Heart, Appendix 4: Confession by Number
Heart Examen printable

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