Shame is a powerful motivator for us. We never feel as though we do enough. Unfortunately, churches are some of the worst shame engines, teaching that if we don't work harder, God won't love us. How can the Church be free of shame?
[/one_half][one_half_last]Why do we love stories about monsters? Vampires, werewolves, zombies and ghosts fascinate us – which is strange. Monster stories aren’t really about monsters – they’re about us. Monster stories externalize our deepest fears about ourselves. If we’re willing to face our monsters head-on, we can find freedom and hope.