by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Mar 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Slavery is founded in the selfishness of man’s nature—opposition to it, in his love of justice†President Lincoln, 1854I attended a gathering for Women at Risk, International on the anniversary of Lincoln giving a speech in NYC on the...
by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Feb 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
In high school I was obsessed with punk rock music—well, mostly I was obsessed with the boys that I had crushes on who liked punk rock music.When I was seventeen, my friend and I drove two hours away to the big city of Tulsa, Oklahomato see the Vans Warped Tour. I...
by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Feb 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
This week’sVerse: In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?”—James 2:25Shame in the news: Monday was the birthday...
by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Feb 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today marks the first day of Lent. Will you give up anything for the next 40 days? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.Rather than giving up something material, consider giving up shame for the next 40 days. Starve thoughts of self-hatred,...
by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Feb 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’ve decided to start breaking up blog posts so there are more snippets per week. I’d love your thoughts on the new format. I’d also LOVE to post any of your shameless stories — any time you’ve dealt with or overcome shame — If...
by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Feb 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
40 Ideas for Lent (2012)Here are some great ideas for celebrating Lent from Rachel Held Evans. Check it out!