Category Archives: Shame

Putting Shame in Its Place

by Christina Fox, in category Shame
ALICE KIM|GUEST Through a series of events, it became clear I made mistakes that could lead to significant ramifications.  People assured me that this type of oversight was common, fixable, and not the permanent kind.  But their reassurances did little to prevent my body from sounding the alarm bells, ushering me to prepare for what… Read More

The Music That Shapes Us

by Christina Fox, in category Shame
SHARON MORGINSKY|GUEST My husband loves music. In fact, before he became a pastor, he was a full-time musician. Our home is filled with music most of the time. We have this little dance we do when people come over. He picks out a playlist and turns up the music, then after a time I come… Read More

How to be Brave in Our Vulnerabilities

by Christina Fox, in category Shame

TARA BARTHEL|CONTRIBUTOR At all of my women’s retreats, I invite the attendees to write a brief reflection and prayer request after the first (usually Friday evening) session. For my “Fear Not!” retreat, they share with me about the burdens tied to their worst anxieties and worries. “Titus 2 in a 21st Century World” encourages older… Read More