The narcissistic audacity to demand an apology for a supplication of mercy is breathtaking. i am finding it hard to feel compassion for this sick man leading a mean-spirited administration. A personal shortcoming, I'm afraid.
I am not in despair, though for my own self-care interests, I am in retrograde. Yet, I am filled with hope. I wish I could say I've "always" been filled with hope. But I've had my cynical years, for sure. But not now. Hope is alive. Hope is beautiful. Hope is necessary.
Hope indeed lifts me out of despair; but I do admit this past week has been like I’ve been riding a see-saw, up and down, up and down. Your word today has helped me to shake off the weight of unwanted despair. Thank you.
Thank you for your words. I wish Bishop Budde's speech could somehow be heard out of context from inauguration day and Trump's presence. I would challenge anyone to question her demeanor or words as an attack on anyone. I had the chance to meet Bishop Tutu a few times. He emanated such joy and peace. Being in his presence helped me understand our loving, gracious God in a new way. The first time I met him was before the fall of apartheid and he signed his book, "Isn't Christianity fun!" May I have that same hope.
So, it is apparent, in reading your email that you are in agreement that in some cases it is Ok to break the law as in the case of people, including criminals, entering the country illegally, but in other cases it is not OK to break the law as in Jan 6 rioters, when they were given instructions to peacefully demonstrate. Clearly in both instances they both broke the law. Do you not even hear yourself? Maybe you can explain your thinking.
Also, in listening to the sermon from the Bishop at the prayer breakfast,
I am reminded of Jeremiah 23:16 to beware of false prophets, "They speak a vision of their own heart, not from the mouth of the Lord." In this instance, I agree that she and the church should issue an apology to the President.
I have hope. I pray that hope may continue for all of us.
"hope is a choice, a decision, that we make because of what we call faith"...Making that decision today...
https://jonathanbrownson.substack.com/p/how-much-bread?r=gdp9j
The narcissistic audacity to demand an apology for a supplication of mercy is breathtaking. i am finding it hard to feel compassion for this sick man leading a mean-spirited administration. A personal shortcoming, I'm afraid.
Thank-you. You are a beacon pf hope. Bill
Thank you for your wise and compelling words. One day at a time is a very helpful invitation for holding hope.
Prayers, Hope and Action
I am not in despair, though for my own self-care interests, I am in retrograde. Yet, I am filled with hope. I wish I could say I've "always" been filled with hope. But I've had my cynical years, for sure. But not now. Hope is alive. Hope is beautiful. Hope is necessary.
Thank you for the reminder, dear friend. I choose hope.
Hope indeed lifts me out of despair; but I do admit this past week has been like I’ve been riding a see-saw, up and down, up and down. Your word today has helped me to shake off the weight of unwanted despair. Thank you.
Thank you for your words. I wish Bishop Budde's speech could somehow be heard out of context from inauguration day and Trump's presence. I would challenge anyone to question her demeanor or words as an attack on anyone. I had the chance to meet Bishop Tutu a few times. He emanated such joy and peace. Being in his presence helped me understand our loving, gracious God in a new way. The first time I met him was before the fall of apartheid and he signed his book, "Isn't Christianity fun!" May I have that same hope.
So, it is apparent, in reading your email that you are in agreement that in some cases it is Ok to break the law as in the case of people, including criminals, entering the country illegally, but in other cases it is not OK to break the law as in Jan 6 rioters, when they were given instructions to peacefully demonstrate. Clearly in both instances they both broke the law. Do you not even hear yourself? Maybe you can explain your thinking.
Also, in listening to the sermon from the Bishop at the prayer breakfast,
I am reminded of Jeremiah 23:16 to beware of false prophets, "They speak a vision of their own heart, not from the mouth of the Lord." In this instance, I agree that she and the church should issue an apology to the President.
False prophets do not cry out for the poor and marginalized. And Jesus broke the law when it was for the welfare of the needy.