Carol

“Let’s dare to enter into an intimate relationship with God without fear, trusting that we will receive love and always more love.”
― Henri J.M. Nouwen, Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith

“Or, as a dear pal of the RevGals once advised, whoever you are and wherever God sends you, “Be fierce and fabulous for Jesus.”
― Rev. Martha Spong, There’s a Woman in the Pulpit: Christian Clergywomen Share Their Hard Days, Holy Moments and the Healing Power of Humor

“Church isn’t perfect. It’s practice.”
― Nadia Bolz-Weber, Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People

“The disciples’ mistake was also my mistake: They forgot that they have a God who created the universe out of “nothing,” that can put flesh on dry bones “nothing,” that can put life in a dusty womb “nothing.” I mean, let’s face it, “nothing” is God’s favorite material to work with. Perhaps God looks upon that which we dismiss as nothing, insignificant, and worthless, and says “Ha! Now that I can do something with.”
― Nadia Bolz-Weber, Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint