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

I want to stand with those who feel “less than” and help them to feel “more than”. And if that means I don’t kneel, then so be it. - Kelley Barton

As Brenna has taught, the book of Esther is a dark comedy.

My mind and my heart have been centered on courage; courage to stand up for what is right, but also the courage to simply be me, my own unique self. Fearfully and wonderfully made.- Denia Bradshaw

Suddenly, I become the jury and judge delivering a guilty verdict to someone who is not even in the room. – Billy Minshall

On Easter Sunday, I was reminded to hold on. Just as how Jesus was brought to his disciples, I was reminded to keep taking another step toward newfound hope. - Denia Bradshaw

In recovery we sometimes say, “God is everything or God is nothing.” I think that makes the most sense. Because God is in every part of my journey. - Billy Minshall

This is one of the big Easter stories… and yet it was about having breakfast.

Jesus calls us to release our old selves in order to truly live – Denia Bradshaw

We are busy. There’s work, school, kids, maybe church, family and pets. – Billy Minshall 

What does being seen look like for you? How do you ensure others are seen?– Denia Bradshaw

When have I felt judged? - Billy Minshall