Asking for help can be hard—so hard, that many people avoid it at all costs. But there is a hidden price we pay when we keep a death grip on our independence. In this vulnerable and compelling article, author Natalie Warrick uncovers why asking for help can unlock something new in your life, why humility is a requirement, and how God got her attention about her not-asking-for-help habit through a red stiletto. 

Read the full length article [here](https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/the-devil-prada-and-learning-to-ask-for-help).
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Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* is capturing audiences and imaginations worldwide. While it features incredible storytelling, amazing cinematography, and a top-notch score, this isn’t what gripped author Chris Pennington. In the story of Odysseus, Chris saw the power of shame to derail your life painted in painfully vibrant strokes. In this vulnerable and compelling piece, Chris shares his own story overcoming shame, and how that was the real monster keeping Odysseus from getting home. 

Read the full length article [here](https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/the-odyssey-and-the-war-to-conquer-shame). 
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“The Odyssey and the War to Conquer Shame” by Chris Pennington

Getting closer to God doesn’t have to feel like a mystery. You grow your relationship with Him the same way you do with friends, family members, and coworkers—you spend time together. In this article, author Peter Everett gives three helpful, actionable, and surprisingly simple ways to do just that. You don’t have to climb a mountain or construct a temple to get closer to God. He has already pulled out a chair for you—all you have to do now is sit down. 

Read the full length article [here](https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/how-to-get-closer-to-god). 
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“How To Get Closer To God: 3 Ways To Grow Your Relationship” by Peter Everett

Imposter syndrome in the workplace is as common as forgotten leftovers in the breakroom fridge. But it doesn’t have to be. When author Caleb Mathis found himself struggling to believe he belonged, he turned to the scriptures for help—and found wisdom he could act on. In this article, he shares three things he did to slay the imposter at work: (1) talk to someone, (2) listen well, and (3) recalibrate your mind.

Read the full length article [here](https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/how-do-i-overcome-imposter-syndrome-at-work). 
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“The Devil, Prada, and Learning to Ask for Help” by Natalie Warrick

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