This Thanksgiving we traveled out to see my mom’s side of the family in Iowa. The house we spent most of the time in has three cats and two dogs. Micah loves animals. He spent a lot of his time chasing them around. Unfortunately he does not know how to pet them. Mostly he justContinue reading “Thanksgiving in Iowa”
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The Lighting of the Neighborhood Christmas Tree
Today was the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in my neighborhood. Sarah, Micah, and I got all bundled up and met our friend at the plaza to gather with other families and folks from the area. After a quick announcement from the alderman, they lit up the tree and a children’s choir sang someContinue reading “The Lighting of the Neighborhood Christmas Tree”
Shame, Guilt, and the Church: Part 2 – Vulnerability and Shame
[This is part two of an ongoing number of posts that I am doing to try and better understand the place of shame and guilt in our lives. Then, (eventually) I will talk about their place within the Church.] Shame is something that is universal. If we can feel emotion, we feel shame. Interestingly enough,Continue reading “Shame, Guilt, and the Church: Part 2 – Vulnerability and Shame”
Stepping Back 