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Tread - walk in a specific way | Weary - feeling or showing tiredness

Treadweary is an idea that stems from years of trying to be something we are not. Treadweary is driven by a person, a pastor, a father, a husband, a disciple, a sinner, and often a skeptic. In this place you will find thoughts, ideas, images, sounds, and meditations - all of which are geared toward leaving the past church life behind, sharing in the life of Christ now, and moving on ahead towards a hope found in a Gospel that frees us from burdens and shame.

Carleton Smee is a recovering fundagelical. Taking the long way around, he is now a Lutheran pastor who seeks solace in the notion that Jesus loves sinners. He grew up in California, but makes his home in Minnesota, He enjoys good stories, fine music, IPA's of all kinds, and anything to do with medieval Europe. He is a friend of Laphroiag (Plot No. - 826921) and a fan of Fulham Football Club (COYW!!!). He often wonders if he was a monk in a former life and sometimes wishes he could breathe under water. He shares life with his wife, two kids, and their cats. All of whom, in one way or another, you may find here from time to time.

Treadweary began as a blog over seven years ago. It was a place to ask questions, to share thoughts, and discern towards what can be defined as a "re-call" to ministry. Eventually it morphed into what has become an attempt to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ and share it in any way possible in the 21st century world. In no way is this a location for expert analysis or declarations of some knowledge that was unknown before. Instead, this has become a place for exploration, for understanding, and above all - forgiveness.