Rizpah had her children taken from her and murdered by the king. She had no recourse.

How have expectations worked in your life?

There are big chunks of our society that are waived off as not as smart or savvy. Not educated or important enough to be listened to. Insight and counsel brushed aside. - Kelley Barton

Sometimes our lived experience means we have to make compromises in our faith.

Have you ever said yes, when asked to volunteer to fill a need, because you had the time and didn’t want to wrestle with the feelings that saying “no” would trigger? - Kelley Barton

We pray today with a queer Christian who is trying to put words to how God is different than what they had been taught.

In 1873 John Muir wrote to his sister the often-quoted phrase “The mountains are calling & I must go.” - Kelley Barton

Jesus has a lot to say about violence.

The next time you get overwhelmed by resisting Empire, try to remember that it is okay to step back from your ideals and focus on the practical. Rest. Rejuvenate. You have Jesus as an example. And then you can get back at it! - Kelley Barton

Mordecai was honored with splendor. Jesus with humility. Both were God’s plan. - Kelley Barton

Are there ways you might need to be strategic and patient in the work of resistance against injustice that God is calling you to?

Sometimes things don’t go the way we think.

“when do we say no?” Resisting empire is necessary but can be burdensome. – Denia Bradshaw