02/28/2018 - Zeal for Our Democracy
By: Franklin Basler - Spirited Wednesday"If you are like me, you’re feeling pretty powerless." — Rev. Frank Basler
"If you are like me, you’re feeling pretty powerless." — Rev. Frank Basler
"Sometimes it’s really hard to follow Jesus." —Rev. Rachel Beam
"Entering the Lenten season together, we’d do well to remember God’s covenant of belonging." — Rev. Laura...
"How many times, in how many people, do we meet Jesus again?" — Rev. Larissa Forsythe
"I have had this epiphany… which has led to a confession." — Rev. Candace Whitman
"Nationality does not matter. What counts is openness to God, and receptivity to the word of truth." — ...
“Imagine neighbors who are incredulous because we care enough for them that they can let go of even some ...
"Focusing on what you don’t want only gives it more power; and it doesn’t tell anyone what you do want." ...
"The waters of baptism often look placid." —Rev. John Nelson
"The world is in chaos. But when has it not been so?...If we are honest, there is also chaos in ...
"There is no guarantee for a life without hardship and challenge, but we do get reassurance of God’s ...
"In times of trial and tribulation, there is nothing better than a trusted friend," —Rev. Diann Bailey
"We are called to be voices for justice to be sure." —Kevin Williams
"December comes differently when it comes as Advent." — Rev. Brenda Pelc-Faszcza
"The call for justice is sounding loudly." — Rev. Elivette (Elly) Mendez Angulo
"Don’t get caught unaware! Don’t let it sneak up on you! Be prepared!" —Rev. Jonathan Chapman
"All this – poking at my soft and tender places, calling me to consider ideas about God’s realm that ...
"Our humble, ordinary lives can be the instruments of God's glory and grace." —Rev. Tim Haut
"Look to the margins of your church, the margins of your community... We have a message to share with ...
"Will you remain with us as we rebuild our hearts, heal our emotions and regain control of who we are in ...
"The method doesn't really matter as long the heart of the one who worships gives praise to God." — Rev. ...
"Or is it the new normal? And if we don’t want it to be, what can we even do about it?" —Rev. Kristen ...
"Time and time again, we are reminded that the moral questions of these days demand a principled response...
"God is perhaps not always fair, but God is always generous." — Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals
"Forgiveness is painful and difficult work." — Rev. Rachel Beam
"Deep listening isn’t magic." —Rev. Todd Grant Yonkman
"Each period in history requires those of us who follow Jesus to consider the cost of discipleship." ...
"How we respond might be the most important task we complete in our lives." —Rev. Zack Mabe
An insulting reminder that we are never abandoned on the playgrounds of life. — Rev. Jeff Gallagher
"We fear aging on an almost psychotic level. Hopefully, that is changing." — Rev. SaraJane Munshower
"Have you been surprised???? Or are you hungry and thirsty for an encounter with God." — Rev. Lee Ireland
"When we find the love of God, we are enriched beyond belief." —Rev. Mary Lou Howson
"Maybe we have more God-sightings on road trips simply because that’s when we’re actually paying ...
"God’s purpose is accomplished as an 'everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.'" —Rev. Nina Barlow ...
“I believe that the Holy Spirit is moving in our midst to unmask, dismantle, and eradicate the sin and ...
"Hospitality isn’t rocket science. We need to extend human kindness and courtesy to all of God’s people."...
"Living faithfully means there will be conflict." —Rev. Shepard Parsons
"With each step, we become brothers and sisters. . . hand in hand. . . way of the pilgrims." —Rev. Allie ...
"Looking at us, God’s transforming love should be as clear as day — as visible even as a rainbow vest." ...
“Some fifty days after the worst day of their lives, a tiny band of Jesus’ followers became so infused ...
"To be one as God and Jesus are one is a remarkable image." — Rev. Susan Izard
"God is found where we meet together and share." —Rev. Mobby Larson
"This account of the first Christian martyr is a story of courage and grace, of faithfulness and ...
"It is not gender neutral, race-neutral language I hunger for; not mere inclusion in the story. But ...
"Imagine you and a friend were in deep in conversation and Jesus joined you." — Rev. Frank Basler
“Sure, we who follow Christ will wind up in strange places and likely with scars of our own. But if the ...
"It is human nature to want to set conditions on the unconditional love of God." — Rev. Cheryl Anderson
"Hosanna means help. 'Save, we pray!'" — Rev. John Nelson
"The world needs us - our love, our courage, our passion, our striving for justice and our intellect." ...
"Don’t we all need to be reminded that God is with us and that we are loved?" — Rev. Kate ...