Our idolatries are less like conscious decisions to believe a falsehood and more like learned dispositions to hope in what will disappoint.
@james_ka_smith
Affirming that #blacklivesmatter is not a partisan, political statement. It’s an image of God proclamation.
The reason why affirming it is so important is because the vast majority of US history & current systems deny that reality.
#AtatianaJefferson
Love these 3 key questions from Ron Rolheiser when evaluating spiritual health:
1) Do I pray every day?
2) Am I involved with the struggle of the poor?
3) Do I have the kind of friendships in my life that move me beyond bitterness and anger?
Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin. 7 year-old girl from Guatemala. Fearfully & wonderfully made in the image of God. Tragically, she died while in Border Patrol custody. Long journey, minimal food, no medical staff. Complex but AVOIDABLE if we simply valued her life.
Jesus wept.
Life is good but life is hard. Grace meets us in community in a way that it does not in isolation.
In community, there is joy; a shared table; solidarity in pain; presence. And stubborn love to carry you through.